MrEarl Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Will a 322 fit in an Opel GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Looking at this link I would have to say sure : )http://stephenmason.com/cars/opelgtv8m.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Great, thanks Keith !!!second question,Will my rear end fit in an Opel G/T. It use to fit in a Triumph GT 6+, but that was a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 It may fit, the problem might be getting it back out :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Mr. Earl...Maybe you could post a pic of the rear end in question, so someone with a car can better judge???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I liked the red one with the small block chevy engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Mr. Earl...Maybe you could post a pic of the rear end in question, so someone with a car can better judge????How 'bout I PM you a picture. You'll need a wide screen monitor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opeltwinturbo Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Will a 322 fit in an Opel GT. Sure. It just depends on how much work you want to do and to what extent you want the car to be streetable. I purchased my Pro Street Opel GT in 1999 with a 455 in it. It also had a Dana 60 which will answer another question you had. Unless you have a 322 laying around a better swap would be a V6 Buick motor which makes far more horsepower than the 322 taking up considerably less space. With the later model V6 you have far more options on horsepower capabilities. Good luck with your project. John Schmidt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I liked the red one with the small block chevy engineWould look better if the valve covers weren't slanting. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) I do have several 322 laying around but I think I'll stick to my period correct 54 Century street rod dream John. The lil Triumph GT 6+ I had had a straight 6 with dual Strombergs and over drive. Loved the feel of power while just 6 inches off the ground. Drove it right under a cow that was in the middle of the road one night. Had a tractor trailer come over on me one time too. I could have kissed the spare wheel for a few seconds before I managed to get over into the median. I do like the Opel G/Ts though. thanks for the info re the V-6's. that would be an interesting project.and regarding the rear end. Back then I think was running a Lamar 34, I think it's a Lamar 42 these days. Edited March 17, 2010 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I suspect that Roberta is out shopping for a V8 powered Opel at this very moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I love the Opel GTs as well, but problem is in my neck of the woods (Cincinnati, OH), there is a problem with the GT's suspension. It sits too close to the ground and on the ground around here is moisture and salt.hence, the local ones are rather rusty, or at least every one I ever looked at. I still hope to own one someday while I can still climb in and out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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