430 in a 67 skylark?

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by 67skylarkGS, Sep 24, 2003.

  1. 67skylarkGS

    67skylarkGS Well-Known Member

    i am looking at buying a 430 to put into my 67 skylark. i currently have a 350 in it. my question is: did 67's come with 430s, will i have to change my otor mounts, and will it bolt up to a th350 or will i have to go with the th400? any information is welcome, i need to make my decision by this weekend.

    sinclair
     
  2. Buick Dave

    Buick Dave Well-Known Member

    Yup i have a 67 430 mated to a th350 tranny on my 68 Skylark...works great....as a matter of fact it will destroy a stock torque converter....dont run stickey tires!!! Have fun!!!:beer
     
  3. 67skylarkGS

    67skylarkGS Well-Known Member

    did you have to use a transfer plate to makeit bolt up? and...what is the ratio in your rear?
     
  4. DRS4554

    DRS4554 Well-Known Member

    If you have a Buick transmission it will bolt right up.
     
  5. Buick Dave

    Buick Dave Well-Known Member

    th350 is a direct fit to any buick motor, same with th400....either trans will fit 400-430-455-350 motor.

    I have a 3.23 posi...and the car runs 14.00's. almost 4000lbs:Smarty:
     
  6. 67skylarkGS

    67skylarkGS Well-Known Member

    thanks for thge info guys. im sorry i didnt call you this weekend dave. but i was really busy! but i think i passed you on 213. a white grand national right? anyhow.....i will ge in topuch with you soon.

    sinclair
     
  7. DRS4554

    DRS4554 Well-Known Member

    Wasn't me

    The white Regal wasn't me. Mine is sitting in the driveway with a blown transmission.:ball: I'm driving the Skylark these days. I think I'm going to stick a TH350 in the Regal just to get it moving again. I'll rebuild the 2004R this winter.
     

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