New Opel member

azeroth44 · 06-02-2008

Hi everyone, just joined the Opel club recently when I purchased a pretty well used up 72 GT. I'm looking at removing the stock 1.9 and transmission and installing a ford 289ci motor in it. I'm still not sure how to navigate my way around the site yet so forgive me if I post in wrong places at first.
One question I had, is there any market for the original motor and tranny from this car? I have no idea if it runs or not, but it is complete. Well anyway looking forward to chatting with everyone here in the future and I will try not to be a nuisance.

Gumby · 06-02-2008

Welcome to the boards! The search function will be your greatest friend! I know I use it every day.

You may also want to consider a 2.2 or 2.4l swap since they are bolt up replacements for the original engine (no custom fab or sheet metal cutting to make them fit). Either way good luck with your engine swap!

opel kid · 06-02-2008

welcome to the site and happy opeling

namba209 · 06-02-2008

Before you go looney toons on an engine swap, checkout my engine swap Articles to give you an idea of what's required on a 60 degree V-6. Clock on Forum on the main page, then go to Opel Articles. There are 7 Phases of my swap there. To give you an idea for the engine you're thinking about, automatically, you'll have to change the rear-end and tranny. Then a whole lot of sheetmetal cutting and welding. The GT is a unibody and cannot take the torque of a V-8, so substantial beef-up of the body, and subframes will be needed. Not a good idea for those with shallow pockets and little time.

azeroth44 · 06-03-2008

Thanks for the input, I will check out your postings and incorporate what I can. The beauty of the 289 is it is a 90 degree V8 so it is extremely narrow and very light, it only weighs about 300 lbs complete. It is also a very high revving motor, 7000 rpm red line and about 270 bhp. I don't know why more people don't use it, the parts are easy to get and cubic inch for cubic inch its one of the most powerful motors you can use.

opelwasp · 06-03-2008

Originally Posted by azeroth44

T I don't know why more people don't use it, the parts are easy to get and cubic inch for cubic inch its one of the most powerful motors you can use.

Cause I doesn't fit. At least not without major modifications to the frame, engine bay, fire wall, transmission, rear end, front suspension, and brakes.

What Ron is trying to say is the 60 deg V-6 is narrower than a 90 deg V-8.

You're gonna have a helluva time getting it to fit.

06-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
azeroth44 Opeler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spokane Wasington Posts: 2	Unanswered: New Opel member Hi everyone, just joined the Opel club recently when I purchased a pretty well used up 72 GT. I'm looking at removing the stock 1.9 and transmission and installing a ford 289ci motor in it. I'm still not sure how to navigate my way around the site yet so forgive me if I post in wrong places at first. One question I had, is there any market for the original motor and tranny from this car? I have no idea if it runs or not, but it is complete. Well anyway looking forward to chatting with everyone here in the future and I will try not to be a nuisance.

06-02-2008	#2 (permalink)
Gumby Supercharged 2.4 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 619	Welcome to the boards! The search function will be your greatest friend! I know I use it every day. You may also want to consider a 2.2 or 2.4l swap since they are bolt up replacements for the original engine (no custom fab or sheet metal cutting to make them fit). Either way good luck with your engine swap! __________________ 1972 Opel GT: 2.4, big brakes, efi - inprogress

06-02-2008	#3 (permalink)
opel kid gone Opel GT crazy! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln Alabama Posts: 756	welcome to the site and happy opeling __________________ Rex {Elda} "code green"1969 Opel GT 4 speed,Weber carb,Pertronix electronic ignition. 1972 parts car auto-RIP 1972 parts car -Rip {saphire}-1993 yellow nissan pick up 5 speed! 1993 red nissan pickup automadic (unamed for now) {Alexia}-1989 chevy camero {Elliott}-1978 Pontiac Firebird -1989 Ford probe(unamed for now) 17 years old -6 vehicles... and still moveing on WATCH OUT,I'M A OLD CAR FANATIC!!! Future wanna be concept and custom car designer/builder.

06-02-2008	#4 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Before you go looney toons on an engine swap, checkout my engine swap Articles to give you an idea of what's required on a 60 degree V-6. Clock on Forum on the main page, then go to Opel Articles. There are 7 Phases of my swap there. To give you an idea for the engine you're thinking about, automatically, you'll have to change the rear-end and tranny. Then a whole lot of sheetmetal cutting and welding. The GT is a unibody and cannot take the torque of a V-8, so substantial beef-up of the body, and subframes will be needed. Not a good idea for those with shallow pockets and little time. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

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06-03-2008	#5 (permalink)
azeroth44 Opeler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spokane Wasington Posts: 2	Thanks for the input, I will check out your postings and incorporate what I can. The beauty of the 289 is it is a 90 degree V8 so it is extremely narrow and very light, it only weighs about 300 lbs complete. It is also a very high revving motor, 7000 rpm red line and about 270 bhp. I don't know why more people don't use it, the parts are easy to get and cubic inch for cubic inch its one of the most powerful motors you can use.

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