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79_malibu
11-15-2007, 09:35 AM
im not sure what i should do i bought a 79 malibu two weeks ago its all original it has a v6 in i wanna leave the same motor in it but not sure what i should do??

XcYZ
11-15-2007, 10:42 AM
You want to keep the stock V6 in it?

79_malibu
11-25-2007, 11:28 AM
so what motor should i go with

907rs
11-25-2007, 12:43 PM
A gen I sbc swap would be the easiest and cheapest by far.

79_malibu
11-29-2007, 12:16 PM
A gen I sbc swap would be the easiest and cheapest by far.
so what all would i have to change out if i put a v8 n it

ZVT
11-29-2007, 06:47 PM
I would keep it a V6 but an LC2 engine swap check out this one...

http://www.turbomalibu.com/

deuce_454
12-02-2007, 10:42 AM
i would swap in an ls1... oh wait, that is what im allready doing in my 79 bu!.. you can find a good ls1/a4 for about 2 grand, add some ported 5.3 heads and a tsp, ms3 cam allong with some LT headers and a good tune amd you are producing 450 rwhp...

that kind of power from a buick turbo 6 costs more money and weighs more...

79_malibu
12-02-2007, 11:47 AM
i would swap in an ls1... oh wait, that is what im allready doing in my 79 bu!.. you can find a good ls1/a4 for about 2 grand, add some ported 5.3 heads and a tsp, ms3 cam allong with some LT headers and a good tune amd you are producing 450 rwhp...

that kind of power from a buick turbo 6 costs more money and weighs more...

and as far as puting a bigger motor what else would i need to change out wit the motor?

deuce_454
12-02-2007, 02:05 PM
there are some excelent threads with pics on www.maliburacing.com