3.8 into a 78 malibu HELP

[sweet tooth racing]

just bought the malibu and i’ve had my t-type for a while, the body of the t-type is gaining rust by the day so im going to swap drivetrain so i can fully restore it. to any of you guys that did this swap already guide me in the motor mounts. is there a kit or custom fabbed? as far as the ecm im planning on running a holley efi setup. just wants some thoughts and reviews from ppl thats done this already.this will most likely evolve into a racecar honestly so im not worried about the dash and stuff. i have a TH350 setup for it.. also should i be worried about engine bay space for the intercooler and stuff? also what about the rear end... im just trying to be pepared for what going to popup. HELP

 

[Craig Gill]

Use the frame mounts from t-type and make note of location on t-type. Malibu frame will have hole location already in frame. Just need copy location on Malibu frame for 3.8. Will have room for stock type intercooler.

 

[sweet tooth racing]

Use the frame mounts from t-type and make note of location on t-type. Malibu frame will have hole location already in frame. Just need copy location on Malibu frame for 3.8. Will have room for stock type intercooler.

i have a aftermarket front mount air to air.

 

[Craig Gill]

Should fit. May have to cut some of grill mounts to clear. Not a big deal.

 

[88boostedmonte]

What motor harness and ecu harness are u using

 

[Craig Gill]

What motor harness and ecu harness are u using

The motor harness and ecu harness are all in one harness. I used a 1987 harness in a 1980 Monte Carlo.

 

[andresfel]

Does it work properly?

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[TURBOPOWERED68]

easy work going to a G-Body Malibu Everything fits. A-Body Malibu slightly different story.

 

[Craig Gill]

Does it work properly?

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Everything worked, minus electric fans. Needed to supply power to the relay, then they worked.

 

[andresfel]

What did you do for the th359 to work properly

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[Craig Gill]

I put a 200r4 in my Monte Carlo. I like to drive the car a lot on the highway, so OD was a must for me.