Installing a 425 into my 87 cutlass

Blazzin buggy

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Hi, I’m in the process of installing a 67 425 into my cutlass. I’m using a 3:42 grand national rear, and a B&M th 350. I’m on the fence if I want to remove the AC or not. Also, do I just use 307 front springs? I am probably going with the stainless headers for it. Any input here would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Kennybill

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Without the A.C. compressor and using an aluminium intake the "big block" (actually just a taller block) will be about the same as a 307. So the springs should work. As for the headers, I know Hooker made Super Comps for the 400/425/455 Olds. The drivers side tuve came outside the frame rail. I think Rocket Racing and Dick Miller had inside the frame rails for the Olds powered G-body but grease up your rearend when you see the price. If your headers are the cheap ebay headers, you might be in for a surprise when you try to install them. Rearend sounds good, you might want to "upgrade" your driveshaft and U-jionts. I use a local truck repair shop to make me heavy duty driveshaft. Good luck and tell us more about the brand of headers and their fitment. Good luck
 

Matt69olds

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I have had many 455 powered G body cars. As long as your removing a 307, there is very little difference in weight. If you use a aluminum manifold on the 425, I bet it’s about the same weight. The only times I messed with swapping springs was if the car had a 3.8 v6
 

Bill Demmer

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the 425 block weighs about 100 pounds more than a 307, the crank is considerably heavier, and an aluminum intake is a good idea, though a tall intake will probably eat the hood. BBO in a g-body will be tight with the a/c box in it. you may need notched valve covers to keep the a/c box. you may wish to reinforce the frame for the torque.

bill
 

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