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BigDaddyPots

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It’s a 1983 Glx, red with a white top. It’s got the 4 separate headlights. Currently has the 3.8l v6 but I would like to eventually swap it to a 302. It does not run currently as I need a new timing cover, as it had a major oil leak. Problem is I cannot find one anywhere, so until then it’s going to be sitting.
 
broncojunkie

broncojunkie

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An 83 would be really easy to swap over to a 302! It's carburetor, I believe? Or was 83 the CFI (basically a carburetor with injectors)? Either way, just about everything will bolt right in. Same k-member. You would need motor mounts. The c4 (actually c5 spec with lockup converter and some oiling mods) will bolt right up. I will admit, though, it's getting harder these days to find a good used engine that has all the accessories still in-tact with oem brackets set up the way you need it. This is especially true if you want to retain a/c. If you have to piece all that stuff together, you might be digging in the wallet pretty deep. However, I can't say for sure if any of your 3.8 brackets will work on the 302.
 
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