1980 Pontiac Trans Am 301 To 400 Engine Swap! Big Gains For Low Dollars

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@sbf_fox2434 Ай бұрын

Thanks for uploading this. I really enjoyed taking the journey with you. Engine swaps like this reminds me of how guys make hot rods when they don't have money to buy new parts. Back in high school I pulled the 350 2bbl from my 71 Impala and put it in my 78 Monza.

@ChiefClassics 29 күн бұрын

You're a brave man doing that with a Monza! Those are tough to work on, especially with V8 power!

@terryeustice5399 Ай бұрын

Jeff you’re really diligent about explaining every bit of work on all your work. Enjoy your work. That was a great engine out of the old Grand Prix. Thank you for sharing your work. 💯👊👍❤️

@DavidAKTA 21 күн бұрын

Informative video. 301 motor mount brackets are slightly longer than brackets for a Pontiac 350, 400, or 455. I have a WS6 '81 Trans Am with a transplanted '73 400. The original owner blew up the turbo 301 sometime in the early 90's. I had to buy a set of 400 motor mount brackets so I could get both motor mount bolts in. With the 301 brackets on the 400, I could only bolt one side in because the other side was about 3/4 inch out of alignment.

@thadmachia9873 Ай бұрын

That car certainly deserved that motor in it hope it lasts you a very long time ! ❤

@stevenmcdaniel-b7g Күн бұрын

Smart move using the 400 flex plate , the 301 flex plates were prone to cracking ! I bought a couple of old Pontiacs I was told had a rod knock and it turned out to be broken flex plates

@ChiefClassics Күн бұрын

I bought an 80 TA that was the same way! Didn't know the 301 plates were prone to it! Thanks for the info

@tracypatterson14 Ай бұрын

Wow! Boy howdy that brings back the memories growing up on a farm east of Des Moines. Thems real tractor's.

@tracypatterson14 Ай бұрын

At 30 you are years ahead of many others. Keep going.

@chadjohnson2389 Ай бұрын

Hey Jeff, I somehow missed this video when it came out. But just watched the whole thing and as entertaining as always. Really enjoy watching you work on these Pontiacs.

@oldgeezer3269 Ай бұрын

Hi bud found you on here and binge watched you for about 8 hours 👍 you work hard and was impressed with your knowledge Good luck to you building your channel Iv subbed and 🛎️ Thank you 🙏

@ChiefClassics 29 күн бұрын

I appreciate it! I'm pretty fortunate that I get to make a living doing what I love

@oldgeezer3269 29 күн бұрын

@@ChiefClassics yeah you seem really passionate about the cars 👌

@extremeskeighter Ай бұрын

When removing broken bolts, it works better to weld a wide washer on first then the nut. The success rate is a very noticeable improvement plus you can get after it without wrecking the part surface.

@tracypatterson14 Ай бұрын

Another amazing job done.

@cindyh8822 Ай бұрын

Talk to Mortske and get a super scraper. Make that job easier. Great channel. 👍🏻

@stevebeck57 Ай бұрын

Jess bought the tires on 6-14-84.

@paulwortman483 Ай бұрын

There's a guy in California that does builds on 301s. He's on KZbin. He got a lemans to go 13s. Pretty impressive!!!

@CharlesMarshall-c1v Ай бұрын

Good job it will be nice when your done new oil pump will fix that low oil pressure

@RobertCarrizal Ай бұрын

i love that your trans am was so cool about 400 swap!!!!

@georgeponnay447 26 күн бұрын

I’m telling Mortske you haven’t hung up that banner yet😂. J/K. Keep up the good work, very good channel, Jeff👍

@ChiefClassics 26 күн бұрын

He made me promise I'd hang it up and I almost feel bad haha Thanks George, it's been a lot of fun so far!

@PotterCountyPatina-ho8jk Ай бұрын

Pretty good odds getting the busted bolts out of the exhaust manifold!

@Zelaznogsiul-63 Ай бұрын

Why did you back the bolt on the harmonic balancer after it was torqued? I don’t meant that as a critique , but I have never seen that done before. Great video.

@atlasdobson7713 7 күн бұрын

I had a 71 SJ 455 & 77 S 400 loved them both. Have been looking for another one. Let me know if you sell.

@ThunderAppeal 3 күн бұрын

Youre such a bore!

@jct300m 29 күн бұрын

Should have did timing chain & gears (steel) & oil pump on that 400 while it was out & you wouldn't be touching it again......

@johnkendrick7304 Ай бұрын

Fix that kick down and put some dual exhaust on there and you're going to have a proper trans Am. That thing is very smooth and nice

@RobertHarden-f6i 16 күн бұрын

Not a comment, but a question. What 10 bolt rear did you use on your s10 swap?

@Zelaznogsiul-63 Ай бұрын

210 horsepower on the turbo according to what I seen and heard, I have one but it doesn’t feel like it has them, but being poor I got to work with what I have and being a pace car that for some reason is a collectible because of the color and interior, but if I had the money I’ll put a 455 and turbocharge it to keep it turbo like it is, replace the transmission with an overdrive unit or a six speed, that is just me dreaming.

@waltertinsley4947 17 күн бұрын

Are you selling any parts off the Grand Prix I have a 77 as well

@doop-k6b Ай бұрын

Love your channel!

@vettekid3326 Ай бұрын

I had a 1981 T/A I bought new with the 301 with the electronically controlled carburetor and ignition. Biggest disappointment I ever bought because it was a total pig and the dealer's mechanics didn't know how to work on it. It was too bad because it had every option on it in the book except the turbocharger and looked really good black with the gold snowflake wheels but got rid of it less then a year later.

@bigmountain7561 Ай бұрын

Dawn Soap is rated for Exxon Valdez and it’s Super Cheap. I’ve been using it for engines since 1980. Great Videos Thank You 🙏

@ssimpalamark Ай бұрын

Instead of using a razor blade you can barely hold on to aimed at your hand try a knife that has a handle and run the blade down the length holding it flat against cover . Also I have opened my vice up wide and laid the cover upside down to hold it .light pressure of course

@skleeman183 3 күн бұрын

301 was introduced in'77

@paulwortman483 Ай бұрын

Always take a hammer and dolly to your oil pan and valve covers... You'll thank me later!!! Squareness is key!!!!

@sbf_fox2434 Ай бұрын

You can use a wire wheel to clean the gaskets off the valve covers.

@kevt5090 Ай бұрын

Very redeeming for a crappy 301 car!

@hillbillyhicks8102 Ай бұрын

Cheap ass auto zone battery cables strike again. Those colored battery cable ends should be illegal period!

@johnkochsr3211 Ай бұрын

You need a Mortzke super scraper!! 🤣

@paulwortman483 Ай бұрын

Please get a lift...

@sbf_fox2434 Ай бұрын

I find those Harbor Freight screw style engine levelers very nice for pulling engines compared to just a chain. It lets you tilt the trans tail down so the balancer can clear the core support. If you put some lube on the jack screw, you can turn it while the engine is attached.