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'91 4.9 installed in a '85 Seville-can it be done and any thoughts

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#1 ·
Without me going through all the posts here, wondering if the 4.9 is a direct bolt in to replace a 4.1 in a 1985. I realize that the computer and engine controls are probably somewhat different. But I would just use all the 4100 controls and computer, and perhaps the computer wouldn't know the difference in the increased displacement. I didn't see a search option here on the site to search this question, maybe I missed this. Duane
 
#3 ·
On a 85 Seville the engine faces forward and the trans sits beside it unlike a newer front wheel drive engine where the engine is sideways. A 4.9 will not bolt up to your transmission number one and the engine block casting wont allow a proper engine driven fan. a 85 DeVille can be adapted to a 4.9 as you've seen in the above posters link.
 
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