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I just purchased a V8 Buick aluminum engine for a conversion I'm thinking of doing to a 79 B Roadster. The transmission that is coming with the engine is the original 2 speed auto. My question is "what is a good newer transmission to hook up to the V8 and will I need an adaptor to mate up the engine and tranny?"

I'm sure there will be other things pop up that I'll need advice with that will come later.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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You might find this useful:

https://www.veloce.co.uk/shop/products/pr...dification&

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Just one I saw and thought useful one day, were I to be so inclined....
 
Borg Warner T5 from Camaro or Firebird.

see https://www.britishv8.org for a plethora of information.

The above Roger Williams book is good also...the one pictured is the third edition, just recently released.

Also a lot of information on www.mgcars.org > MG BBS > engine conversions.

Additionally, D&D Fabrications up in Michigan offer a lot of the pieces you may need for a conversion.

See: https://www.aluminumv8.com/
 
...& if that original Buick engine has been sitting for a while, you need to check the cylinder holes for pitting...they're notorious for doing that, especially if the oil in the engine has "soured" & nobody did any maintenance on it.
 
Thanks for the headsup Tony. I'll make sure to check everything out carefully. I figure for $250 I couldn't go wrong. The guy I'm buying this from paid $800 a few years back.

If there is any pitting, can it be fixed? or is the engine shot?
 
Thanks to you all for the links and advice.

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If there is any pitting, can it be fixed? or is the engine shot?

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Resleeve it

I know where are 6 still in the cars, still attached to the transmissions, still have oil - or what's left of it (vinegar) in them...they're not worth pulling!

I've got 2 stripped blocks in my engine room...that's the only thing that saved them - they were stripped.
 
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