Help putting a SBC into a g-body

[KevinB]

I plan on putting a small block Chebby into my Cutlass. It has a blown 307 in it now. I am going to retain the 200r4 and the a/c. What do I need as far as motor mount pads? I know the Monte Carlo motor mounts will work, but will the sbc use specific motor mount pads? Any other tips? The motor is out of a 88 Camaro so I am going to try and use the serp belt and all the brackets.

TIA

[Kevin87TurboT]

Kevin,
It's a bolt in. If you have the clam shell mounts that came on the Camaro engine, it'll bolt to the Monte mounts. The 2004R will bolt up to the engine. Monte rad hoses should fit. If you're going with headers, I've had good luck with the Dynomax ceramic coated 1 5/8" full length headers for the Monte. It's hard to beat them for the money. Is the engine going to be EFI? If it is, then you've got a little more work ahead of you. Good Luck.
Kevin

[KevinB]

Originally Posted by Kevin87TurboT

Kevin,
It's a bolt in. If you have the clam shell mounts that came on the Camaro engine, it'll bolt to the Monte mounts. The 2004R will bolt up to the engine. Monte rad hoses should fit. If you're going with headers, I've had good luck with the Dynomax ceramic coated 1 5/8" full length headers for the Monte. It's hard to beat them for the money. Is the engine going to be EFI? If it is, then you've got a little more work ahead of you. Good Luck.
Kevin

Thanks for the reply. No, the engine is a TPI but has had the TPI stuff swapped with a carb setup. Thanks for clearing the mount issue up. I am not sure if the Camaro mounts are there. Does the sbc use the same motor mounts and frame mount stystem our Buick V6's use?

I was looking at a cheap set of Hedman's and the Summit dual exhaust kit for this. Also am planning on notching the tranny crossmember for the dual exhaust.

Thanks again

[Dusty Bradford]

You'll need both motor and frame mounts for a SBC. I bought mine for a Monte and they bolted right in.

[Kevin87TurboT]

Kevin,
Like Dusty said, the Buick V6 stuff is different from the SBC stuff. I still have a couple of SBC frame mounts from a Monte if you're interested. I forgot about having to notch the crossmember. You're on top of things.
Kevin

[Race Lutz]

Kevin,
There is a very good article, relating to the swap in which you are interested, in the June 2004 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. It is on page 104 in the "Pit Stop" section.

It gives a drawing along with part numbers. It is about putting the SBC into an '86 Regal, but both it and the Cutlass are virtually the same under the skin.

I think the article would help keep you on the right path .

Good Luck!!!
Race

[65malibuss]

Isn't a 307 a small block chevy?

[KevinB]

Originally Posted by 65malibuss

Isn't a 307 a small block chevy?

There is a 307 sbc. There is also a 307 sbo that came in the 80's Regals and Cutlass'

Here's some pics of the conversion I did. Even have A/C The serp belt setup is off a late 80's TPI engine from a Camaro.