I just bought a 65 malibu can i put a big block in it without having a cowl induction hood?

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Tony answered about a year ago

yes this car came with a rare option of a 396 in 65' as long as you don't go hi ris manifold.

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Cory answered about a year ago

also if you use a dual plane manifold it will fit but you will need an air cleaner that drops down 4" over the carb

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Kevin answered about a year ago

cross ram low with 2x4 bbl is fine to

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dino575 answered about a year ago

ALL THE ABOVE ARE CORRECT BUT YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT ALL BIG BLOCK CARS HAD SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR THE BIG BLOCK APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE SWAY BAR , SPRINGS ETC... THIS SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CONCERN IF YOU WANT TO DO THE SWAP TO A BIG BLOCK THE RITE WAY!!!

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Denis answered about a year ago

I'M NOT SURE OF THE DIMENSIONS {SIZE OF ENGINES} BUT IF A 396 WILL FIT, A 409 PROBABLY WOULD TOO. AS FOR CARBS, AIR CLEANER & MANIFOLD. ME I PREFER THREE DUECES. EDELBROCK USED TO MAKE A MULTI CARB INTAKE THAT SET LOW LIKE THE STOCK ONE. HEY YOU ARE ONLY HINDERED BY LACK OF IMAGINATION & MONEY!

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Tony answered about a year ago

Kevin Look up the z16 option code for the '65 malibu. It will answer all your questions.

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trip65 answered about a year ago

you also need to change the frame mounts for the engine mounts & suspension up grades.