1974 2.0 in a 73’ 1.7? Options

[MiniStevieG]

Found a rebuilt 2.0. Engine code is a GA so if my research proves accurate this is actually a 74’ engine. Confirmed 3 bolt pattern on the intake heads. Stoked!! I’m curious if this will drop right into my 73’ that’s currently a 1.7 and what I might be in for with this? Headers and heat exchangers? Just a note: per the owner that rebuilt the engine it hasn’t been run since the rebuild so needless to say I need to learn more about what all needs to happen prior to dropping this in and firing it up. Considering taking it to Mayo Performance in Dallas to handle the swap but I’m also a fast learner and eager to do it myself.
Thanks!!

[MiniStevieG]

Question: Necessary to brace the frame if I’m going to replace the floor pan in quarters? I’ve gone ahead and ordered the replacement firewall and I see I can get the floor pans in halves or quarters. Also thinking it may be easier for me to weld in quarters since I don’t have a rotisserie and will be welding under the car.


Thanks everyone!!

[KELTY360]

Also thinking it may be easier for me to weld in quarters since I don’t have a rotisserie and will be welding under the car.

Do yourself a favor, get a rotisserie! You've got a ton of welding in front of you. It's not just the floors. You'll also be replacing the longs and who knows what else. Buying a rotisserie in your situation is like buying a lift for some guys. They always say: "I should have done this years ago."

[bbrock]

Also thinking it may be easier for me to weld in quarters since I don’t have a rotisserie and will be welding under the car.

Do yourself a favor, get a rotisserie! You've got a ton of welding in front of you. It's not just the floors. You'll also be replacing the longs and who knows what else. Buying a rotisserie in your situation is like buying a lift for some guys. They always say: "I should have done this years ago."

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Was going to mention that making a rotisserie doesn't add that much to the overall project cost and saves a ton of headache. I'm really going to miss not being able to spin my car into just the right position as needed. However, it was pointed out to me when I started my build that you don't want to weld in longs with the car on a rotisserie. For that, you want the car supported straight and level, preferably from suspension points. I built a simple dolly/jig for the longs and then cut it up to repurpose for the rotisserie when the time came.

We don't yet know what the longs on the 75 look like do we? Have you pulled the rocker covers off on that one?