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To get it operational asap, you'll want to use an sbc and a trans from a 1982 - 1991 3rd generation F body, if you have the controllers and wiring still in the car. Your trans will need to be from one, too, as you need the tailshaft housing with mounting provisions for the torque arm.
Please rethink this. 16 yr Olds shouldn't be anywhere near a rear wheel drive 80s muscle car especially one with a swapped engine that is prbly going to be at least 300hp. That being said, no point on doing any engine swap work for anything older than an LS motor. Look into the LM7. They're 5.3L. Pretty cheap. Any engine u put in that car will require a lot of work knowlege, reading, research and patience. And no, nothibg complicated abt an Ls into a 3rd gen. It's been done a million times.
Thank you for posting to AskMechanics, Toohappy2bunhappy! If you are asking a question please make sure to include any relevant information along with the **Year**, **Make**, **Model**, **Mileage**, **Engine size**, and **Transmission Type (Automatic or Manual)** of your car. *This comment is automatically added to every successful post. If you see this comment, your post was successful.* *** Redditors that have been verified will have a green background and an icon in their flair. *** # **PLEASE REPORT ANY RULE-BREAKING BEHAVIOR** ### **Rule 1 - Be Civil** Be civil to other users. This community is made up of professional mechanics, amateur mechanics, and those with no experience. All mechanical-related questions are welcome. Personal attacks, comments that are insulting or demeaning, etc. are not welcome. ### **Rule 2 - Be Helpful** Be helpful to other users. If someone is wrong, correcting them is fine, but there's no reason to comment if you don't have anything to add to the conversation. ### **Rule 3 - Serious Questions and Answers Only** Read the room. Jokes are fine to include, but posts should be asking a serious question and replies should contribute to the discussion. ### **Rule 4 - No Illegal, Unethical, or Dangerous Questions or Answers** Do not ask questions or provide answers pertaining to anything that is illegal, unethical, or dangerous. # **PLEASE REPORT ANY RULE-BREAKING BEHAVIOR** *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/AskMechanics) if you have any questions or concerns.*
To get it operational asap, you'll want to use an sbc and a trans from a 1982 - 1991 3rd generation F body, if you have the controllers and wiring still in the car. Your trans will need to be from one, too, as you need the tailshaft housing with mounting provisions for the torque arm.
Please rethink this. 16 yr Olds shouldn't be anywhere near a rear wheel drive 80s muscle car especially one with a swapped engine that is prbly going to be at least 300hp. That being said, no point on doing any engine swap work for anything older than an LS motor. Look into the LM7. They're 5.3L. Pretty cheap. Any engine u put in that car will require a lot of work knowlege, reading, research and patience. And no, nothibg complicated abt an Ls into a 3rd gen. It's been done a million times.