My Boy's New Toy

[Paul C Leu]

I'm starting on a project car with my son. It's a 1981 Camaro with a small V6. We've bought a carborated turbo V6, I think it's a 1978. I was told the engine was brand new with 0 miles and was originally bought by a GM employee out of Detroit for use in a Jeep project. By the looks of it, it is exactly that. The fly wheel has never been bolted on. We also have a '78 parts car. What engine parts am I going to be needing to save for this project?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[Rosewood]

looks like everything is on the motor. get the welder and cut off wheel out and start working. seriously, if the motor is running then you should be Ok as is. the only thing you should try to get is the OEM air intake stuff-it was red in colour back then, but far easier to work with than making something up. the alternator and starter wiring is pretty much the same as the small block that was in the Camaro so the wiring in the car should work with very little mods.

 

[b4black]

Look like '79 exhaust manifolds to me. That would be good. (1978 used 'low port' heads.)

Find some casting numbers and check here:
BEFORE BLACK - Evolution of the Buick Turbo V6

 

[bobby wilson]

You should also pull the spark controler off the parts car it will not run right without it. Look up by the core support.

 

[blopez]

Hello there! I was going to ask u for a favor since u have your engine out. ON the fuel pump how many skrews are on that thing?

 

[bobby wilson]

Wrong Member

You were looking for Paul C. Lew . I belive mine has 2 bolts , but it's not here so I can look . Sorry.

 

[LBNJWE4]

We also have a '78 parts car.

'78 Regal? If so, do have the pass. quarter glass and want to sell it?