Re: IML: 80-83 imperial question.

["Don Hudson" <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The 360 has the same external dimensions as the original 318 and could use 
the original radiator, hoses etc.  You might have to use a Schumaker 
conversion kit for the motor mounts as the mounting bosses on the 360 are 
different than on the 318 (same location different bosses).  I suspect your 
original FI set-up may be too small to realize the full potential of the 
360.  Am not sure about the 727 but think the trans tunnel may have to be 
modified (cowl pinchweld modified) for the 727 to fit.  Someone else may 
have that bit of info.
Don
Also contemplating a switch to a 360 in my 4 barrel Helley carbureted 81
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brandy Elitch" <belitch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 6:42 PM
Subject: RE: IML: 80-83 imperial question.


> 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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> >  Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
>
>
>
>
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