Technical anyone use a 389 in there modal a

hi everyone , last week I ran on to a 1966 389 Pontiac , it dosent look that bad had not been run in over 20 years so I tore it down the crank and block is in great condition , outside of needing some rings ,rod bearings , and 2 pistons ,it will make a great engine , so heres my question ,I would like to use this in my 30 tudor , so have any of you guys ever done this ,I would love to hear from ya , thanks guys

 

You need to look up Flamed A-Bone here on the HAMB. He can answer your questions.

 

No don't you don't want it they are POS motors and definitely not dependable in any way shape of form.

I have actually owned two '66 Ponchos, a Goat and a Grand prix. Both had 389s, the Goat had the higher performance motor of the two but either one would have been a good candidate for an A bone in stock trim.
Yes as @Primered Forever ask Jeff ( @flamedabone ) he is mister Pontiac and can give you all the ins and outs of making one work in an A sedan.

 

I had one in a 63 Catalina.
It made that barge dance.

 

I put one in a 53 corvette and raced a modified sports (drag racing).

 

I have a 455 pontiac and a Munci in a 35 Chevy pickup. Made my own motor and trans mounts. Heres a pic of it going in after a rebuild.

 

I had a 400 in a 70 gto and it had 4spd ,it was a dog , had a chevelle with a 350 that would run rings around it, allways kind of wanted a 389 don't know why ,thought it would be kind of cool in a jalopy