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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
− | The GM A and G-body cars are some of the most liked and sought after cars of the muscle car era and beyond. Engine swaps are common | + | The GM A and G-body cars are some of the most liked and sought after cars of the muscle car era and beyond. Engine swaps are common, many of these cars came with inline 6 cylinder and small V8 engines. While these engines can be good performers, many times a larger or modified V8 engine is used to replace the original powerplant. |
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*1978-1987 Buick Regal, Grand National | *1978-1987 Buick Regal, Grand National | ||
*1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 442 | *1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 442 | ||
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− | {{Note1}}The metric G-body was actually classified as an A-body from its inception in 1978 all the way through the 1981 model year. | + | {{Note1}}The metric G-body was actually classified as an A-body from its inception in 1978 all the way through the 1981 model year. The '78 -81 cars are sometimes listed as A-bodies as a result, but are actually G-bodies. |
==Popularity of the GM A-body== | ==Popularity of the GM A-body== |