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Old 09-08-2009, 10:03 AM   #1
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305 tbi to vortec 350

currently my 88 camaro has a 305, was tbi, converted to carb. i am looking into swapping in a cheap replacement 350 for the time being and wanted some info on swapping in a vortec 350 and keeping it carb'd. are there any mounting differances, will my manifold and headers fit? and will my serpentine setup bolt onto it?

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Old 09-08-2009, 02:37 PM   #2
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Your intake manifold will not fit. Don't listen to anyone who tells you it can be made to fit.

Your headers and serpentine system will fit.
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Re: 305 tbi to vortec 350

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Your intake manifold will not fit. Don't listen to anyone who tells you it can be made to fit.

Your headers and serpentine system will fit.
awesome, thanks
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