308H engine

[Duc1991]

Would there be any hassles associated with putting a 308H engine and M21 from HT to HG in HZ Sandman?

[Innuendo]

A lot depends on the state rules. Typically you aren't supposed to put an engine in a car that is older then it's release. More so when pollution control measures are in place.
That said, a red V8 bottom end are basically the same and who would know? Apart from those who are interested in engine numbers etc.

[HK1837]

The M21 will be a problem as a HT-HG M21 is a Saginaw and the sifter and linkages won't fit in a HZ tunnel without mods. Plus you'll need a HZ-WB TH350 crossmember to mount it.

As Innuendo says the bottom end will be OK but you'd have to run a HX-HZ top end with pollution equipment. You'd need a HQ-WB sump, pickup and dipstick and HQ-WB mount adapters too. There are other things unique to these earlier engines too but the chances of them still being there are slim (like the original water pump).

[Duc1991]

Thanks for the info. It was just a possibility/thought that I had. Won't be going down that track.