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<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><font size="4"><strong>INTERCHANGE YEARS:</strong> </font></td></tr>
 
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><font size="4"><strong>INTERCHANGE YEARS:</strong> </font></td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Block:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Block:</strong></td>
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955,1956,1957,1959-'60,1961-'64 (full size V8), 1964-'69 (Tempest/Grand Prix V8), 1970-'79.<br> '''Note:''' No block mount starter holes on pre-1964 blocks.</td></tr>
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<td >1955,1956,1957,1959-'60,1961-'64 (full size V8), 1964-'69 (Tempest/Grand Prix V8), 1970-'79<br> '''Note:''' No block mount starter holes on pre-1964 blocks</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Bellhousing:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Bellhousing:</strong></td>
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955, 1956-'57, 1958-'60, 1961-'64 (fullsize), 1964-'79 (all except 1964 fullsize)</td></tr>
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<td >1955, 1956-'57, 1958-'60, 1961-'64 (fullsize), 1964-'79 (all except 1964 fullsize)</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil pump:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil pump:</strong></td>
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'58, 1959-'79; all use the same oil pump shaft</td></tr>
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<td >1955-'58, 1959-'79; all use the same oil pump shaft</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil pan:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil pan:</strong></td>
<td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'58, 1959-'60, 1961-'63, 1964, 1965-'71, 1972-'79<br>'''Note:''' Same pan can be used from 1964-on with proper rear pan seal</td></tr>
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<td >1955-'58, 1959-'60, 1961-'63, 1964, 1965-'71, 1972-'79<br>'''Note:''' Same pan can be used from 1964-on with proper rear pan seal</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Windage tray:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Windage tray:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'58, 1959-'60, 1961-'62, 1963, 1964, 1965-'72<br>'''Note:''' After 1972 some blocks have no provision for windage tray mounting. #2 and #4 main cap holes are for windage tray mounting. Center main cap holes (#3 cap) for lower dipstick mounting only</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'58, 1959-'60, 1961-'62, 1963, 1964, 1965-'72<br>'''Note:''' After 1972 some blocks have no provision for windage tray mounting. #2 and #4 main cap holes are for windage tray mounting. Center main cap holes (#3 cap) for lower dipstick mounting only</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil filter:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil filter:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'59, 1960-'79</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'59, 1960-'79</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil filter mount:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Oil filter mount:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'59, 1960-'62, 1963, 1964-'70 (straight), 1967-'79 (tilted)<br>'''Note:''' There are basically two different oil filter housings: Pre-1970 straight mount and the later angled housing mount. Also special adapter for a rearward facing oil filter housing to clear RA III and IV exhaust</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'59, 1960-'62, 1963, 1964-'70 (straight), 1967-'79 (tilted)<br>'''Note:''' There are basically two different oil filter housings: Pre-1970 straight mount and the later angled housing mount. Also special adapter for a rearward facing oil filter housing to clear RA III and IV exhaust</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Crankshaft:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Crankshaft:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'56, 1957-'58, 1959-'66 (3" main), 1967-'78 (3" main), 1962-'76 (3.25" main)<br> For all engines after 1964: 326, 350, 389 and 400 use the 3" mains. 421, 428 and 455 use the 3.25" mains</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'56, 1957-'58, 1959-'66 (3" main), 1967-'78 (3" main), 1962-'76 (3.25" main).<br> For all engines after 1964: 326, 350, 389 and 400 use the 3" mains. 421, 428 and 455 use the 3.25" mains.<br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine #Cranks|Cranks]]</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Harmonic balancer:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Harmonic balancer:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'62, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968-'79.<br> '''Note:''' Some 1977-up 400 and 301 use a crankshaft hub without a rubber torsional ring</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'62, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968-'79<br> '''Note:''' Some 1977-up 400 and 301 use a crankshaft hub without a rubber torsional ring</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Flywheel:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Flywheel:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'57, 1958-'60, 1961-'62, 1963, 1964-'79<br>'''Note:''' There are two different diameter flanges used on the 400 crank after 1975: 2-1/2" and 2-3/4".<br> All 350/389/400/428 and 455 with same flange will interchange.<br> Also watch the pilot ID on early pre-1964 389 Armasteel cranks when using an automatic</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'57, 1958-'60, 1961-'62, 1963, 1964-'79<br>'''Note:''' There are two different diameter flanges used on the 400 crank after 1975: 2-1/2" and 2-3/4".<br> All 350/389/400/428 and 455 with same flange will interchange.<br> Also watch the pilot ID on early pre-1964 389 Armasteel cranks when using an automatic</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Connecting rods:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Connecting rods:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'79.<br> '''Note:''' Before 1962 forged rods were installed, but weaker then the later cast rod unless heat treated and prepped. Swapping to the earlier lighter forged rod requires re-balancing</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'79<br> '''Note:''' Before 1962 forged rods were installed, but weaker then the later cast rod unless heat treated and prepped. Swapping to the earlier lighter forged rod requires re-balancing<br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine#Rods|Rods]]</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Pistons:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Pistons:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">Must match the bore, stroke, and head series.<br> '''Note:''' 455 SD piston use SD rod unless the pin boss is internally milled </td></tr>
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     <td >Must match the bore, stroke, and head series<br> '''Note:''' 455 SD piston use SD rod unless the pin boss is internally milled. <br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine #Pistons|Pistons]] </td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Wrist pins:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Wrist pins:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'57, 1958-'62, 1963-'65, 1966-'79. Some SD pins are longer</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'57, 1958-'62, 1963-'65, 1966-'79 Some SD pins are longer</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Heads:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Heads:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955, 1956-1960, 1961-1966, 1967-1979.<br> '''Note:''' Valve centers were widened in 1967 for larger valve diameters</td></tr>
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     <td >1955, 1956-'60, 1961-'66, 1967-'79<br> '''Note:''' Valve centers were widened in 1967 for larger valve diameters.<br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine #Heads|Heads]]</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Rocker arm:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Rocker arm:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955, 1956-'60, 1961-'64, 1963 (421 HO)-'64 (GTO Tripower), 1965, 1966, 1967 (326 only), 1967-'79<br>'''Note:''' Ram Air IV engines used a 1.65 ratio, the pushrod holes were factory enlarged for this.<br> All other heads have to be modified to use 1.65 rocker arms</td></tr>
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     <td >1955, 1956-'60, 1961-'64, 1963 (421 HO)-'64 (GTO Tripower), 1965, 1966, 1967 (326 only), 1967-'79<br>'''Note:''' Ram Air IV engines used a 1.65 ratio, the pushrod holes were factory enlarged for this.<br> All other heads have to be modified to use 1.65 rocker arms</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Pushrods:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Pushrods:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'60, 1961-'66, 1967-'76 (except longer Ram Air IV).<br> '''Note:''' Match pushrod to year of head</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'60, 1961-'66, 1967-'76 (except longer Ram Air IV)<br> '''Note:''' Match pushrod to year of head</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Valve covers:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Valve covers:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'57, 1958-'60, 1961-'62, 1963-'66, 1967-'79</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'57, 1958-'60, 1961-'62, 1963-'66, 1967-'79</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Lifters:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Lifters:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955, 1956-1979</td></tr>
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     <td >1955, 1956-'79</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Camshaft:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Camshaft:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'79 (except Ram Air V/455 Super Duty)</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'79 (except Ram Air V/455 Super Duty).<br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine #Cams|Cams]]</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Intake manifold:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Intake manifold:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955, 1956, 1957-'58, 1959-'60, 1961-'62, 1963-'64, 1965-'71, 1972-'79<br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine #Heat cross over|Heat cross over]]</td></tr>
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     <td >1955, 1956, 1957-'58, 1959-'60, 1961-'62, 1963-'64, 1965-'71, 1972-'79<br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine #Intakes|Intakes]] and [[Pontiac V8 engine #Heat cross over|Heat cross over]]<br></td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Exhaust manifolds:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Exhaust manifolds:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959-'79 (D-port); 1968-'74 (round port)</td></tr>
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     <td >1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959-'79 (D-port); 1968-'74 (round port)</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Distributor:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Distributor:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'79 (except Ram Air V/455 Super Duty)</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'79 (except Ram Air V/455 Super Duty)</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Starter:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Starter:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955, 1956-'60, 1961-'64 (fullsize), 1964 (Tempest/Grand Prix)-'79</td></tr>
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     <td >1955, 1956-'60, 1961-'64 (fullsize), 1964 (Tempest/Grand Prix)-'79</td></tr>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Timing Cover:</strong></td>
 
<tr valign="center" align="middle"><td bgcolor="#FFF8DC"><strong>Timing Cover:</strong></td>
     <td bgcolor="#FFF8DC">1955-'59, 1960, 1961-'62 (inc. Tempest "Trophy" 4), 1963, 1963 1/2-'65, 1966-'67, 1968, 1969-'79<br>The only difference in the 1968-up timing covers are the timing indictor markings.<br> Some late model 400 and 301 covers have a plastic bolt on tab</td></tr>
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     <td >1955-'59, 1960, 1961-'62 (inc. Tempest "Trophy" 4), 1963, 1963 1/2-'65, 1966-'67, 1968, 1969-'79<br>The only difference in the 1968-up timing covers are the timing indictor markings.<br> Some late model 400 and 301 covers have a plastic bolt on tab.<br>More at [[Pontiac V8 engine #Timing covers|Timing covers]]</td></tr>
 
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