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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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big block swap

I want to put a big block 402 in my 89 RS camaro i need to know will it fit and what i have to do to make it fit. I need to know what i will have to change im going to go with carb and a turbo 350 tranny thx also will have stock 350 and 700r tranny for sale chech classified section.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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cpl, mpre things

ok after i rip the computer out will muh brakes and crap work still
or do i have to do something with all that crap. i know i prolly wont be able to run the AC because of room but thats ok i can take t-tops off and go faster to get cool. As far as gauges and stuff i would like to keep these working. THX
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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NEVER MIND

never mind i done a search and decides to just put me a stroker in it hell of alot easier and cheaper
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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Car: 1991 Formula
Engine: 350 firebreathing inches of Small Block Chevrolet
Transmission: A 700R4 that has trouble handling the formentioned 350.
Re: NEVER MIND

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never mind i done a search and decides to just put me a stroker in it hell of alot easier and cheaper
Well if it's a small block stroker then it will be easier but maybe not cheaper , and there are 3 reason's people choose a Big Block over a small block

1. Torque
2. Torque
3. Torque

But the small block stroker would be easier.

Later, Garrett
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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Re: NEVER MIND

Originally posted by txcamaroRS89
never mind i done a search and decides to just put me a stroker in it
Good idea.
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