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Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-17-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
The most famous Gran Torino is the Starsky &...

The most famous Gran Torino is the Starsky & Hutch car.

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Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-17-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
What does all that Mazda crap have to do with an...

What does all that Mazda crap have to do with an engine swap for a 76 Gran Torino? Surely you are not suggesting that the OP put a Mazda engine in such a heavy car.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-17-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
A GM (Buick) 3.8 in a Ford product? Why not just...

A GM (Buick) 3.8 in a Ford product? Why not just put a Ford 3.8 in? It will make mating the engine to a Ford transmission a lot easier, unless you wanted to put a GM transmission in as well.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-15-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
Sounds like a good deal. Take a look at your...

Sounds like a good deal. Take a look at your rear end though. Switching to a smaller engine with an OD tranny may require switching out your rear end as well.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 09-05-2009, 04:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
@ JoeBob... That's the same engine and tranny...

@ JoeBob... That's the same engine and tranny combination that was in my great aunt's 88 Lincoln Town Car. I easily got mid 20's mileage on the highway in that car, and it was HUGE!
Forum: General Fuel Topics 09-04-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
Over the years I've had 3 different model...

Over the years I've had 3 different model transmissions in my Buick. The original TH350, a M200 pulled from a parts car I bought for $200, and later I put a M400 in it when that finally died. All...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 09-04-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
As somebody who owns 2 vehicles that have...

As somebody who owns 2 vehicles that have undergone that change, there is no different feel. On Rusty I was able to go to the parts department and order a gear indicator with overdrive, on the Buick...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 09-04-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
Arrow HC - I replaced the stock TH350 tranny in my...

HC - I replaced the stock TH350 tranny in my Buick with a M400. With your car being somewhat larger I'd recommend a T700R4. If you go either of these routes, make sure the tranny you get is 1987 or...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 09-02-2009, 03:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,569
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
I would put a Crown Vic/Grand Marquis powertrain...

I would put a Crown Vic/Grand Marquis powertrain in it. A 10 year old parts car that runs well in driveable condition should be relatively cheap. Then again, have you considered just buying another...
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