71 gtx

[jd14212]

Hello all I joined because I have an opportunity to buy a 1971 GTX its a 440 4bbl but the current owner has done some modes to the motor. I am hoping he
didn't use the original motor for this but if he did how hard would it be to change back if I can. All I know so far is heads and probably pistons and it only runs on flight fuel due to the motor changes.

 

[NCC1968]

So he made it a high comp race motor..............

It won't be too hard to make it a street driver, but you will have to tear down the engine.

 

[jd14212]

trying to go back original everything else on the car cosmetic wise is still that way very clean looking car just worried about that motor

 

[NCC1968]

Depending on the compression.............you can use 91 pump gas and retard the timing. Without the actual specs it is hard for us to help you.

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If the motor is well built I'm sure someone would trade you for a nice street motor.

 

[jd14212]

I know basic maintenance on cars and few other things but this car I plan on getting back to original and then selling just worried about cost on putting it back i can get the car for 15k maybe 13k

 

[Car Nut]

aboard!

 

[Homstead]

Welcome to the site!

 

[Budnicks]

Easy Peasy "No big deal" as long as the #'s matching block & trans is still there
IF that's what your worried about, #'s matching OE stuff !!
the heads are readily available, ignition stuff, acc. stuff,
camshaft, valve-train, drive-train, exhaust etc. etc. etc.,
the rest is just parts, just a rebuild or freshen up,
it's just $$$...LOL

welcome to FBBO

 

[jd14212]

thank you al for your help

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was supposed to be all big hands and keyboards don't get along