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Old 06-07-2006, 05:45 PM   #9
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Re: Can I Put A Small Block Chevy Engine In An 1989 Cavalier?

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Originally Posted by 94VL
Just think of the work building a rollcage,front subframe,new coil-over front suspension,tubbing the rear end,moving the gas tank,mounting a rear drive axle and locating it straight.....plus this isnt going to handle anymore with all that extra weight in it.Sorta like the difference between a 340 Cuda and a Hemi Cuda,the Hemi doesnt handle for beans because it weighs SO much more than the small block.If they can make a Fiero take a 350,and keep it transverse layout,you could probably keep FWD in the Cavalier (??),but it still isnt going to handle plus the car was never meant for more than 140 hp.
ok you're right... *gives up the dream for the ultimate sleeper*
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