Classic/Antique Car Repair: 81 Grand Prix, vacuum leak, chevy 350


Question
QUESTION:  I just bought a 1981 Grand Prix an the Engines no good, im looking to buy a new one, would I be able to put an Chevy 350 into my GP....

ANSWER: I see no reason why not.

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QUESTION:  Alright thanls, I also had another question when I put the car into gear it conks out...do you kno wwhat the reason might be...

Answer
A few thoughts on the limited info given:

low idle
retarded engine timing
choke closed
clogged fuel filter
clogged air filter
bad plugs
bad wires
servo not releasing
torque converter too tight
blown head gasket
overall low compression
bad valves
carb misadjusted
throttle plate sticking
coil low output voltage
bad motor mounts
plugged exhaust system
collapsed tail pipe
fuel pump weak
excessively high float setting
vacuum leak
power booster failure on brake system
idle speed too high
dwell severely out of adjustment
air intake partially blocked
one or two failed pistons
hole in piston
cracked head
intake manifold not seated
blown intake rubber seal



  these are just a few thoughts that come to mind without anymore info.