The Oldsmobile Connection

GraveReaper0 · Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 423 Location: Windy Chicago

Soooo....
Just wondering, answers probably a no caz now I got a V6 and it barely fits caz of the front wheel drive and all,

but is it possible to drop a chevy small block 350 in a 90 olds cutlass ciera?

73Delta88 · Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 3:32 pm Post subject:

#-o well that sure would be something if it were accomplished, but even if by some act of god you found a way to mount it in there and adapt it to your tranny, there simply isn't enough room in there.

Brando · Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Posts: 3038 Location: Michigan, USA

:laughing:

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88 Coupe · Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: V8 mutha f00ker

GraveReaper0 wrote: ...........is it possible to drop a chevy small block 350 in a 90 olds cutlass ciera? Hi GraveReaper0, hello all
Is is possible and has been done. There was at least 1 running in NHRA, Division 7 meets during the early 90s.
He ran high tens or low elevens with a bone stock 305/TH350. I'll see if I can contact him and post back with his best.
If you've checked out the engine and the car and still have to ask, the conversion is not for you.
Regards, Norm

Brando · Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Posts: 3038 Location: Michigan, USA

Wow, I'd like to see pics of that....that's a lot of work. Did you mean 350, or 305?

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TheDarkShadow · Joined: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 113 Location: Virginia Beach, VA

#-o wtf with the chevy engine? atleast put an olds engine in it! sheesh, anyways, why not instead of trying to rig a 350 chevy in it.... try putting a 4.0 aurora v8 in it :twisted: . Might be easier

88 Coupe · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 1:27 am Post subject:

Hi again
Brando wrote: Wow, I'd like to see pics of that....that's a lot of work. Did you mean 350, or 305? It was a 305, TheDarkShadow wrote: wtf with the chevy engine? and since the 305 was used in some Oldsmobiles in that era, it fit very nicely into the stock class it was running in.
I'll post more as I find more.
Regards, Norm

88 Coupe · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 2:19 am Post subject:

Hello all
A quick Google gave me this pic of his newer car, a '95 Achieva.
I'm posting the link instead of the pic because it is copyrighted
I didn't realize its been so long since I talked to him. I'll drop by his shop sometime Monday and refresh my memory.
More to come.
Regards, Norm

edit: Here is a '91 calais that runs 9.40s.

88 Coupe · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 3:23 am Post subject:

Hi TheDarkShadow, hello All
Now that I'm done with the serious stuff for tonight.

TheDarkShadow wrote: wtf with the chevy engine?
Because its his car, not yours. :lol:
Regards, Norm

73Delta88 · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 11:57 am Post subject:

88 Coupe wrote: Hello all
A quick Google gave me this pic of his newer car, a '95 Achieva.
I'm posting the link instead of the pic because it is copyrighted
I didn't realize its been so long since I talked to him. I'll drop by his shop sometime Monday and refresh my memory.
More to come.
Regards, Norm

edit: Here is a '91 calais that runs 9.40s.

Yes, but these cars have completely different drivetrains than what came in them.... I thought he was asking if he can just "drop" a 350 into his 1990 Ciera. My advise would be to buy a car that is already RWD and go from there, or if you're adventerous and know what you're doing... look for an Aurora V8. (those are already meant for FWD) I can't attest to how dificult it would be to get that engine in there, but it's probably possible.

88 Coupe · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:18 am Post subject:

Quote: ......... these cars have completely different drivetrains than what came in them.... I thought he was asking if he can just "drop" a 350 into his 1990 Ciera............
Hi 73Delta88, hello all

GraveReaper0 answered his own question and I gave examples showing what it takes to do it.

I'll elaborate.

Given enough time and/or money, anything is possible.

Those guys make a living from what they are doing, and for them it is well worth it.

The only way a 350 Chev just "drops" into any anything, is if it is replacing another SBC in the same year and model car.

Here are two basic rules to remember when considering FWD engine swaps.

1) North/south engines do not like to be placed in a sideways position.
2) FWD does not work well with significant amounts of torque.

The Aurora V8 may or may not fit in the car but would create extreme drivability problems without extensive rework of the drivetrain, suspension, and steering geometry.

My choice woud be to leave it as is. The best way is always to work with a "toy" and keep your daily transportation reliable.

Each individual must consider for himself whether any modification might worth the effort involved, based on his own level of experience and the depth of his wallet.

Regards, Norm

GraveReaper0 · Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 423 Location: Windy Chicago

88 Coupe wrote: Hi TheDarkShadow, hello All
Now that I'm done with the serious stuff for tonight.

TheDarkShadow wrote: wtf with the chevy engine?
Because its his car, not yours. :lol:
Regards, Norm

yep yep :lol:

speedy266 · Joined: 25 Jun 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Ontario, Canada

This swap impressed me quite abit, A Supercharged 3800 Series II engine into like a 99 Cavalier that came with a 2.4L. Thats one quick car check it out
http://z24sc.8m.com/clips.html

88 Coupe · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 7:15 pm Post subject:

Hi all
It beat a Honda Civic? Is that good? I didn't see any time slips any where.
I like This one better anyway.
Regards, Norm

Brando · Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Posts: 3038 Location: Michigan, USA

88 Coupe wrote: Hi all
It beat a Honda Civic? Is that good? I didn't see any time slips any where.
I like This one better anyway.
Regards, Norm

Haha, that Geo Metro is sweet!

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