Re: IML: 80-83 imperial question.

[DavisADM@xxxxxxx]

So don't tell CA DMV that you put in a 360!!!!!!!


In a message dated 03/28/05 05:07:51 PM, david.whitney@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Hey, Brandy --
>
> The California DMV will not look kindly upon your replacing a 318 with a
> 360.? Your car is not smog exempt, so you have to go through a whole
> rigamarole of notifying them of the engine change, if the engine is newer
> than the car then you have to meet that engine year's emissions standards,
> and in no case can you put in an engine that has lower emissions standards
> than the original engine.
>
> Conversion is well documented on the club web site, but the parts for the
> "factory" conversion are not all available and it's EXPENSIVE.? That's why
> there are so many hack jobs out there.
>
> -- David
>
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> I have had an '82 Imperial (Frank Sinatra edition) for some time.? It
> had the original EFI, but nevertheless performed well until the end,
> when it kept stalling. However, at that point, it had a couple of
> hundred thousand miles on it, so I cannot complain.?? I would really
> like to put a 360/727 in it.? Can you explain what is entailed in doing
> so?? Has anyone put together a conversion kit?? I am particularly
> interested in clearances (e.g. exhaust manifolds), motor mounts,
> radiator, wiring, etc.? Thanks in advance for your help.
> Brandy Elitch
> Santa Rosa, CA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rob P
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 3:07 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: IML: 80-83 imperial question.
>
> Where are you located?? The last thing I need is another one, but....
> doesn't mean I wouldn't want a peek.? 81-83 are basically
> indistinguishable.
> ? There were some very minor trim differences (chrome around headlights,
>
> more detached pillows on the seats) and I believe the radio options
> changed,
> but otherwise everything should be the same.? I don't think you'd have
> to
> sell a clean trans am to get one.? They generally don't have the
> greatest
> resale value.? I have seen several for under $1000.? A nice one won't
> set
> you back more than $2,500- 3,000.
>
> The main thing to look for is to see if it has been converted from efi.
> If
> it hasn't how well does it run? If it has, was it a factory job or a
> backyard hack job? Be somewhat leery of any non-factory conversion, but
> I
> have had one for five years with a 360 4bbl and 727 trans and it has no
> issues with the conversion other than a LOUD fuel pump and a fuel gauge
> that
> reads full for half a tank and then drops twice as fast as it speeds
> toward
> empty.
>
> Rob
>
> >From: henry ford <fordsfairlane@xxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: IML: 80-83 imperial question.
> >Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 13:49:18 -0800 (PST)
> >
> >I was riding with my wife while we went to family and friends this
> easter,
> >and ( thanks to the welth of info from the IML web site) I was able to
> spot
> >2 80's imperials sitting at a local used car lot, one car was sort of a
>
> >gold color, and the other was blue. both needed a paint job, but other
> than
> >that I dont know much about the cars, the car lot was closed , \
> >
> >the reason im posting this is to let any member who maybe looking for
> one,
> >to email me and I will help them buy the cars. I cant aford to buy them
> ,
> >and yes I already tried begging my wife to let me sell my near mint 86
> >trans-am. or atleast trade it for the imperials , but she wouldnt let
> me.
> >
> >both cars look about the same, but Im not sure what year they are just
> yet,
> >will ask the car lot when they reopen .
> >
> >my question is how can one tell what year they are just by looking ?
> what
> >to look for?
> >
> >
> >
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