How about a Grand Prix....

[KBennett]

I was browsing old cars on Ebay and came across this one:

Grand Prix



Have you ever looked under the hood on these? They are really long so I think a 4BT and maybe a 6BT would fit. My concern would be the suspension and ground clearance. The stock motor is a 455 and I'm not sure how much they weigh but the one in my garage isn't light.



What do you guys think?

 

[Alphacowboy]

engine hieght is the problem. Our engine from the bottom of the pan to the top ove the valve cover is roughly 34-36" tall if I remember correctly. Not saying it cant be done, but just saying. You could maybe go with a flat bottom race car style oil pan though. Dont know if you know what I am talking about, but instead of having a narrow deep pan, they are built out of aluminum and are twice as wide as the stocker, but only deep enough to clear the crank. Just an idea.

 

[keimmmo]

I have done a couple of small block to big block conversions in Grand Prix and similar models. The big block is a load for the front end of the cars! I can't emagine the weight of a Cummins on the front end!!!



I too really doubt that there is enough height for the Cummins to fit.



Steve Keim

 

[KBennett]

Alpha, I understand what you mean on the oil pan and would think that I could do some thing to the hood... like a cowl induction Chevelle.



What is the weight of a 6BT and 4BT? I remember reading that the 6BT is around 1000 pounds. What about the 4BT?



I think a 455 weighs around 650 pounds. Maybe I could lighten the front end of the car by putting on a fiberglass clip. Imagine a Grand Prix with a tilt front end :-laf How about a straight axle conversion? :-laf Just kidding.

 

[nickleinonen]

i wonder how far over you could tilt a 4bt. . that would gain you some vert. clearance. .