Wondering. Has anyone ever replaced a 1965-66 Chevrolet 283 V8 engined Studebaker with a 1962-64 Studebaker 289 V8?
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Last edited by 57pack; 01-22-2013, 08:28 AM.sigpic1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan
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My best friend did.
Must not be too tough as he didn't whine too much.
He bought a complete parts car and switched over the engine, tranny, shifter, etc.Diesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect. -
WHY would anyone want to do that? There's absolutely nothing wrong with a 283 Chevy engine, it's a great engine. Anyone going to all the trouble to change an engine from a Chevy to a Stude must be loony.Originally posted by 57pack View PostJerry Forrester
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I agree unless its just what you have and the 283 is no good.
Dean.
Originally posted by Jerry Forrester View PostComment
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I just hope your buddy offered up the 283 specific parts (motor mount pedestals, tranny crossmember, accelerator pedal linkage, etc.) up for sale; he can pick up a few $$$ for that stuff since it will fit a SBC into a 1962-64 Lark (been there, done that).Originally posted by t walgamuth View Post--------------------------------------
Sold my 1962; Studeless at the moment
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I did this once. It was pretty straight forward, but I had a parts car to get all of the bits and pieces. I sold all of the Chevy specific stuff to help finance it.1962 Champ
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