__________________ Mike
'99 Formula NBM hardtop 6-speed with a big heart transplant. Well WOT on BFG T/A KD tires is useless after 4500 rpm in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Guess the rest of my street tuning will be done on the slicks.
Well the Article broke in the June 2009 "Super Chevy Magazine" Tech Article for the engine install.
Ralph
I read this article and I have a 1978 Malibu as well and i will be doing this swap.
When doing swaps like these, one can't beat the engine/body specific swap kits. They are designed to be the easiest way to do this sort of thing. They may not always be the cheapest, but these companies have invested lots of time and money to find the best way to do swaps. Seldom, do mixing up parts work without some sort of fabrication. This is why sometimes its better to pay for it up front, it saves a lot of time and frustration and maybe money in the long run.
Great build, you have done a shit load of work man , This is probably one of my favorite threads on here , I like the color too I doing mine a color close to that , finding interior for these cars is a bitch and if you do everybody wants an arm and leg, I like how your going with stock look sleeper. Sweet Build !!!
[quote=bnsfds;11524310]I read this article and I have a 1978 Malibu as well and i will be doing this swap.
When doing swaps like these, one can't beat the engine/body specific swap kits. They are designed to be the easiest way to do this sort of thing. They may not always be the cheapest, but these companies have invested lots of time and money to find the best way to do swaps. Seldom, do mixing up parts work without some sort of fabrication. This is why sometimes its better to pay for it up front, it saves a lot of time and frustration and maybe money in the long run.
I agree. I myself don't want to go through the hassle of mixing and matching parts from different vendors.
Rich
WEll hopefully this coming weekend. I can get a lot more done. Bought all the -an lines for the fuel system, fuel filter, fittings to fit on the EFI Monte Carlo Fuel Tank, 340 walbro is mounted, Fuel rails are on just gotta mount the press reg on the fuel rail and then we are ready for the lines.
New radiator mounted, working on the plumbing for the power steering pump to gear box.
since ur in ocean county i might be needing ur help with my project malibu too lol but nice build man. I have to say u put a lot of well worth time into this setup. job well done so far man
__________________ 1998 z28 camaro A4
slp headers and catted y pipe, borla catback, ls6 intake underdrive pulley and dyno tune
recent track time 12.35@109 but better to come
1981 malibu in the process of being ls1 powered
Well Guys,
Has some stuff going on and running around and stuff.
Got more done over the past weekend and also had found a Non-A/C set-up so was waiting for that to come in so i can install it before routing all the wire harness and making a mess.
Here Some Pics ---
PCM--Is flashed, Only few more things and should have a start up video and the next few weeks.
Picked up the VSS from our local NAPA Dealer. Fuel Lines -8 and -6 all run front to back with rubber insulator clamps and hose sperator in place, New Spectre Stailness Radiator Hose kit installed. (Gotta say for the ease of install its not bad kit as loong as no leaky) Just gotta install new oil press sender, and couple coolant lines, bolt converter up, 2 bolts in the bottom of housing, bolt starter up and it may get fired up.
IN the Next week or Two video will be up and you will hear the first firing of the project.
Then i will be installing the dakota Digital DAsh with a step by step photo install.
Looking great ! not bad for a guy that plays with a tape measure all day,dont let me touch it I will blow that baby up ! cant wait to align it looks like it needs it !!!
Looking great ! not bad for a guy that plays with a tape measure all day,dont let me touch it I will blow that baby up ! cant wait to align it looks like it needs it !!!
I'm looking to get a 400 Shot of NOS installed on it. Could you help me with this install.
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