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Old 03-04-03, 02:04 PM
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Question 80 to 85 engine swap? can it be done
can I take the engine in an 80 model with a standard trans and plant it in my 85 with an automatic trans?

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search the first gen forum. you will find everything you need to know there.
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Yes u can, but u'll have to swap the counter weight from the '85 engine to the '80 engine.
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