i got my motor from a 87 camaro it had tbi, so i replace the manifold to bolt a carb (edelbrock 600 cfm), put a HEI distributor (accel) new fuel pump (mechanical), my question is do i have to do anything else? can the heads be swapped for pre 85 style (non center bolt)

 

if you got the correct intake for the 72* centerbolt pattern it sounds like you got everything. question, what did you do with the in tank fuel pump? you can run that pump with a carb just get a regulator instead of using a mechanical pump. you can swap the heads to the old style but you will have to change the intake manifold again.

 

im running a mechanical one, thanks for the reply i had heard something about that i had to change the cam but i guess not

 

What car did you put the engine in? The question about the in-tank electric fuel pump is a good one - if your car had it, and you don't have it operating, you need to remove it; if your car didn't have it, no problem.

You don't have to change the cam, although it isn't a great grind. It is roller lifter, which is a good thing. If you replace the cam, get another factory roller type, and you can reuse your existing lifters.

 

the motor went in a 1950 pontiac

 

Pretty good bet it didn't have an in-tank electric pump, then. . .

 

deff not, im jusy having timming problems, thanks for the replys