350 SB Chev in a LGT 00'

Not sure if this has been done or if anyone has any advise, but this past weekend a new project has begun.

Engine swapping a 75' Chevy 350 small block into a 2000 Legacy GT Limited. If anyone can provide some specs or has any suggestions please chime in?

Biggest concern we are looking at is what to do with the steering...

I'll be updating with pics as progress move forward.

i would stay with a boxer engine, but it would be an interesting swap, good luck!

Why put a 1975 engine in? Why not a more modern LS?

Because a Gen 1 - 350 is a fraction of what a Gen 3/4 LS motor costs, never mind the computer that costs just about what the engine does.

What tranny are you going to try to fit in the thing? I can imagine a manual is the only thing that have a chance of fitting the space provided, I could be wrong tho. I don't envision the stock legacy rear end or axles holding up to a decent amount of torque, especially when it's a V8 and rear-drive only.

i know of a similar swap where a corvett v8 was put in to a third gen legacy
good luck on the project and keep us posted

Originally Posted by BAC5.2

Why put a 1975 engine in? Why not a more modern LS?

Reason for the the 75 is because we have it in our possesion. The motor and 4 speed manual tranny is already been pulled out of a custom 1975 Camero, which body and frame have seen better days.

We are looking to beef up the suspension, and throw a posi rear end into it.

I will definitely keep the board posted on progress. Just noticed, early pic did not post correct. Have to update and add more...

Engine and Tranny out


2 Pics of the SOHC EJ25

That's one rusty clutch!

Originally Posted by sunny_d

That's one rusty clutch!

Looks bad because the vehicle has been sitting outside without the tranny in it for the last 8 months.