Gm Goodwrench engines
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I have a 1988 Firebird with a 305 that is leaky from the head and i think is not worth investing more money(IMO).I went to Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center and looked at thier replacement engines and they have a 1965-85 Gm vehivles 350 4 bolt engine.My question is if it will bolt up with my transmission and engine mounts without much hassle.How should i go about the wiring?I plan to run carb so i will have to do some adaptations.
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It should bolt up to the tranny (assuming it is a V8 trans) and the motor mounts just fine. After all, it is a small block chevy V8. If you are gonna go with a non computer controlled carb and a vac advance distributor, you'll be able to do away with all kinds of wiring under the hood. I don't know if you plan on using aftermarket mechanical gauges, or use the stock electrical ones, but you can work that out later I guess.
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read what u said.....they have a 65-85 engine...and u have an 88....it wont fit......urs is a two bolt block......the engine that u want is listed under the caprice 350/5.7........i almost bought that one so i know
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1988 GTA
TES headers
Flowmaster exaust
TB airfoil
165 Tstat
K+N's
JET chip
kenwood head unit, xplod amp, poineer 3 ways
weird rattling noises
dying 350
crappy paint
700R4 on its last leg
hood that won't open
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"When something breaks, it gives me an excuse to replace it with a performace part!"
1988 GTA
TES headers
Flowmaster exaust
TB airfoil
165 Tstat
K+N's
JET chip
kenwood head unit, xplod amp, poineer 3 ways
weird rattling noises
dying 350
crappy paint
700R4 on its last leg
hood that won't open
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Car: 91 Red Sled
Axle/Gears: 10bolt Richmond 3.73 Torsen
I don't know what some of you guys are talking about. It'll bolt right up IF it has a one piece rear main seal. If it says that the engine is only for older cars but says it's a one piece rear main then it WILL work. Do some more research and call up Jim Pace automotive or other places and ask them for opinions.
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Well i contacted the site and they recomended the 350 out of a 1993 caprice that will bolt up with out any problems....It comes with a roller cam and is estimate to make 240 hp....What else should would get me to 300 hp easy....Will headers,and carb be enough or is it more complex than that??
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Yes the motor will fit. If the new motor is a two piece rear main and your old one was a one piece, then you will just need to change flex plates. Put a new distributor and carb on it and have a blast!
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1987 Toyota Pickup 383/500+ HP
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1992 Pontiac Firebird 350/Six Speed
1987 Toyota Pickup 383/500+ HP
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Car: C1500
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
If you have a manual you would need a new flywheel for the 2 peice, if auto then flexplate. Another thing, the intake bolts are different, if you go carb that won't make a bit of difference since you will get getting another manifold anyway.
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1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula LO3 Auto
-180 degree stat
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-velcro t-top bag
-Wonder Bar from my IROC
*****Possible future mods*****
4th gen seats, fiberglass spoiler, new paint
1985 IROC-Z, TPI Auto
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engine and tranny overhauls coming this summer
http://www.geocities.com/krt80/
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1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula LO3 Auto
-180 degree stat
-Hooker Cat-Back
-velcro t-top bag
-Wonder Bar from my IROC
*****Possible future mods*****
4th gen seats, fiberglass spoiler, new paint
1985 IROC-Z, TPI Auto
-Accel Super Coil
engine and tranny overhauls coming this summer
http://www.geocities.com/krt80/
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