Thread: 327 to 230ci HELP!!

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I need an engine in this car to drive it because the car HAS to be moved (until I can rebuild the 327). The 230 is the closest, cheapest option I can go with at this time... (my friend has one for free that runs)

Here's the problem:

I have a 66 4 door Impala w/a 327 w/ac +p/s and a turbo 350

The 230 is coming out of a 1970 Chevy Nova with a powerglide no a/c or p/s...

Can I swap in the 230 anyways?
Will I be able to use the 230 flywheel with the th350 flywheel?
Will the p/s brackets for the 327 be the same for the 230 or will I have to get diff. ones?
Also, will the BRACKETs w/motor mounts be the same for the 230 as they are for the 327 (and by that I mean will they bolt right into the frame?)

Any kind of help you guru's can give me I would REALLY appreciate it.. even if it's only part of a question, it will at least get me pointed in the right direction, thanks!

The T350 flywheel(ring gear) will fit the 230. I doubt the A/C mounts will work, but the summer's just about over, anyway. P/S brackets will need to be scrounged. The motor mounts work, but I seem to recall they need to be moved to different holes in the X-member. We used to do this swap every few months, as my buddy used to sell his V-8's all the time and swap the 6 back in!

Thanks for the info... Here's another ? I have. Is the 230ci the same for all those years (66-70) and will the one from the 70 Nova fit in my 66 Impala?

If anyone else has any more input please, input! I would really appreciate it!

Yep, all 194, 230, 250 and even 292 engines interchange all years, even the oddball ones with the intake manifold cast in with the head. Yours will fit your '66 as well as any. Even the Chevy II fourbanger will fit! Saw a '62 Vette with one of those in Swift Current back in the '70's gas crunch, he claimed 40 mpg.

Do you guys know the weight of the 6 cyl? Like 2-300lbs? Anyone?