DougG Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Has anyone changed a Reatta to RWD with a 350 smallblock?? Just a thought,seems like it has potential to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Why would you want to put a 350 in it?!?! Its a BUICK! Not a chevy! If they wanted it a v8, they would have stuck something like the cadillac engines in them. I can see people doing a rwd conversion, but not a v8 please! THE HORROR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gomer Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Why not the 502???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Don't see how you could put a V8 in the Reatta facing front to back without some MAJOR modifications to the hood. A 502 would sure make it an awsome machine! Stack a blower on it and if you could see past it all, wouldn't be nothing touch you! Who's going to be the first to try it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 All you need to do is look at the 1989 GM toys and the GN engine Reatta would smoke a 350 V8..... If you want a 350 V8 rear drive, buy a Camaro and modify the body to look like a Reatta, that would be much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gomer Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Hey if you all want to help with the $$$$ I will try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 I think Barney has it right, keep it Buick and use the GN drivetrain. You can make a good streetable 10-11 second car and it will drive on the street with no one the wiser. If you want raw, use a 455 Buick which weighs little more than a SBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BQUICK1 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Don't jump all over the guy maybe he meant Buick 350. Great motor and the lightest of all smallblocks!Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvb Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 DougG,I think a 350 Chevy in the Reatta sounds like a wild idea!I have 3 cars at home with a 350 chevy engine and they all run great! A 70 chevelle,86 Z28,and a 93 Trans-Am.The down side is you lose originality by hacking it.ronvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filobedo Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I Agree... The 455 would be the "Best" choice. Being it's only 50 pounds heavier than a 350 chevy. Add an Aluminum Intake & it's only 25! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 My choice would be the 340 4 bbl from the mid 60's. That is one snappy little engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 If you are really serious I would research some of the old Oldsmobile Racing in the late 80's . Same basic Body. They did a lot of good stuff. Changing the fuel tank, steering and suspension would be much harder than getting the engine and Trans in. Put your Reatta up on jack stands. Pop a Budweiser and roll around under the car for a six pack or so . Good Luck It would be neat but a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Since GM apparently did a rwd version, it is probably possible with almost off the shelf parts, although Shelby mentioned some things that are in the way between the engine bay and the rear that don't sound like fun. It would be a pretty good rocket ship if you can do it. The short wheelbase will really help load the rear tires in a straight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BQUICK1 Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I was contemplating a Reatta drag car but found that it would be quite expensive to do. Alot of NHRA Super Stock cars are FWD-RWD conversions but I haven't seen a Reatta.I decided to do a Jag XJS with 455 Buick (620 hp) and Ford 9in. Almost done, doing the wiring now....a pain.How bout a 215 alum V8 in a Reatta, great handling due to great weight distribution.Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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