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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I have a 79 Trans Am which currently has a Pontiac 350 from a 75 Firebird (not sure which model) and I put a piston through the block. I was wondering if anyone out there knows how hard of a job it would be to put a 455 from a 72 Buick Riviera in it.
 
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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It's likely the only issue you'd run into would be the engine mounts. But it's minor. The trans should bolt up thanks to the BOP bolt patterns.
 
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Ok thanks and I found out it's actually a '73 455 I'm not sure if that makes a difference, and the engine had a minor tick before he pulled it, but the guy only wants $150 for it so I figure why not.
 
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swapping pontiac and buick parts, wow this is the first time that I've heard someone going for this project - its gonna be interesting.
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