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Old 07-27-2008, 04:18 PM
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350 Short Block

Can a short block (vortec 350 with rear distributor) from a 1999 be used with the TPI setup and if so are there any alterations?
Old 07-27-2008, 04:20 PM
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Re: 350 Short Block

Yes, the blocks are the same.
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Re: 350 Short Block

One other question, I see my intake is using 6 bolts (per side) but the 1999 Vortec engine uses 4 (per side), am I over looking something?
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Re: 350 Short Block

nope, thats how the L31s mount. you are going to need the SDPC intake. many have redrilled the heads, but their tall intake runners create a port mismatch.
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Re: 350 Short Block

Originally Posted by marcus88
One other question, I see my intake is using 6 bolts (per side) but the 1999 Vortec engine uses 4 (per side), am I over looking something?
That doesn't matter if you're only interested in the short block.
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