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Subaru conversion from a Buick swap |
Darrensells |
Aug 23 2019, 03:19 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 4-August 19 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 23,345 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I recently purchased a 1970 914 that was converted to a 3.8 Buick in 1982 but only completed to 90% finished. I am almost finished but the engine has to come out due to timing cover gasket leaking. I am considering changing it all out to a Subaru 6cyl and 5speed Subaru transmission. What donor car should I seek to complete this project? Can I use the engine cradle from the 3.8 Buick? Will it be modifiable? Thanks.
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Chi-town |
Aug 23 2019, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
The mounts are in a completely different area and can't be added to the V6/V8 style mount.
Currently only Renegade is making a bolt in cradle at $1k each |
Darrensells |
Aug 23 2019, 01:51 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 4-August 19 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 23,345 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The mounts are in a completely different area and can't be added to the V6/V8 style mount. Currently only Renegade is making a bolt in cradle at $1k each My mechanic says since so much has been invested into the Buick 3.8 setup, I should keep it with a 3.8 GM. He makes some good points. It would be cheaper. Just need a newer fuel injected engine. The 77 Regal engine does not have a lot of power and it is carb. |
porschetub |
Aug 23 2019, 04:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
The mounts are in a completely different area and can't be added to the V6/V8 style mount. Currently only Renegade is making a bolt in cradle at $1k each My mechanic says since so much has been invested into the Buick 3.8 setup, I should keep it with a 3.8 GM. He makes some good points. It would be cheaper. Just need a newer fuel injected engine. The 77 Regal engine does not have a lot of power and it is carb. I would if I ever did this sort of thing the Buick is very good engine,go for a later one with FI,cheap as chips to buy and if late enough they make good power,had an Australian built Holden with Gen 11 3.8 seem to remember it was 220hp,sold it with 460,000kms on it still ran great....bulletproof. You say 90% done ,you are much closer than moving to a Suby six. Good luck. |
PatrickB |
Aug 24 2019, 12:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
My mechanic says since so much has been invested into the Buick 3.8 setup, I should keep it with a 3.8 GM. He makes some good points. It would be cheaper. Just need a newer fuel injected engine. The 77 Regal engine does not have a lot of power and it is carb. [/quote] You might have the old odd fire 3.8, tough as nails but not huge horsepower. hard on timing chains... had one a long time ago in a Pontiac Astre wagon with a 5 speed. Car was quick enough because it was light. I'd be happy with your engine freshened up but if you want more power there's lots of bolt in options. |
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