Cali Engine Swaps
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Cali Engine Swaps
I was just wondering if anyone in cali has done a engine swap. If so what year F-body did you have and what engine was in it. Also what did you swap it for and how did you pass smog and the ref. I just want to see what could be my choices for a swap.
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Car: 1988 IROC CONVERTIBLE
Engine: 305 TPI PAXTON SUPERCHARGER & NOS
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Drew,
Passing smog is not a big deal. I'm also looking to swap out my 305. Let me know what motor you decide to select.
Passing smog is not a big deal. I'm also looking to swap out my 305. Let me know what motor you decide to select.
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Engine: 357 vortec finished. need tuning
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Swapped a 350 engine into a 1985 IROC-Z with 305 tpi. He also passed the smog test with the 350 a couple of months ago. Currently I have a work in progress, swap a sbc 357 with vortec heads. Looking to do the tpi set up with engine. Still trying to get the rest of the tpi parts together.
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Engine: 357 vortec finished. need tuning
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My friend up in Washington State gave me a 2 bolt 350 1 piece rear seal block. He had the engine built for me since he has a shop. All I paid was for shipping and the parts. The reason he had to bore it out .040 is that one of the cylinder head required it.
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Car: 83 Z-28 (Original owner)
Engine: 305 CC-carb
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Vortec heads and EGR
I thought the Vortec heads did not have th exhaust heat riser port.
How can you get the EGR to work? Need working EGR to pass smog in CA.
How can you get the EGR to work? Need working EGR to pass smog in CA.
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Originally posted by 83_1/2 L69
I thought the Vortec heads did not have th exhaust heat riser port.
How can you get the EGR to work? Need working EGR to pass smog in CA.
I thought the Vortec heads did not have th exhaust heat riser port.
How can you get the EGR to work? Need working EGR to pass smog in CA.
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Thank you for clearing that up.
Cause of confusion, the subject of this thread is smog legal swaps. If you drift OFF SUBJECT when replying, please make a note so the rest of us don't get confused.
I wish it was OK to use Vortec heads in sunny California. They sound like a very good part for considering what they sell for.
Good luck with your motor.
Cause of confusion, the subject of this thread is smog legal swaps. If you drift OFF SUBJECT when replying, please make a note so the rest of us don't get confused.
I wish it was OK to use Vortec heads in sunny California. They sound like a very good part for considering what they sell for.
Good luck with your motor.
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DrewRS,
The 300 HP crate engine from goautocenter will pass California smog. There's atleast 1 person on the board (Rich?) who has this crate engine and it passed smog fine. I personally don't have it but if I don't find anything better I'll probably be going with this engine when my engine dies. I have a 91 Z28.
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300 HP engine
I also heard you can use the Vortec heads in Califonia as long as you use the SDPC Vortec intake manifold.
The 300 HP crate engine from goautocenter will pass California smog. There's atleast 1 person on the board (Rich?) who has this crate engine and it passed smog fine. I personally don't have it but if I don't find anything better I'll probably be going with this engine when my engine dies. I have a 91 Z28.
Here is the link:
300 HP engine
I also heard you can use the Vortec heads in Califonia as long as you use the SDPC Vortec intake manifold.
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Car: 91 Z28
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Another engine swap that will pass California smog checks would be to put in an LT1 or and LS1. Although these are not exactly direct easy swaps, there are plenty of people who have done them.
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Originally posted by GoonieZ28
DrewRS,
The 300 HP crate engine from goautocenter will pass California smog. There's atleast 1 person on the board (Rich?) who has this crate engine and it passed smog fine. I personally don't have it but if I don't find anything better I'll probably be going with this engine when my engine dies. I have a 91 Z28.
Here is the link:
300 HP engine
DrewRS,
The 300 HP crate engine from goautocenter will pass California smog. There's atleast 1 person on the board (Rich?) who has this crate engine and it passed smog fine. I personally don't have it but if I don't find anything better I'll probably be going with this engine when my engine dies. I have a 91 Z28.
Here is the link:
300 HP engine
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Thanks for all the help guys. I heard that if I go with the crated 350. I should be fine since the 350 looks exactly like a 305 on the outside. Is this true? I just want to be sure
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
The big decal on the valve cover that says, "5.7l 350" might be a tip-off, though...
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Originally posted by GoonieZ28
I also heard you can use the Vortec heads in Califonia as long as you use the SDPC Vortec intake manifold.
I also heard you can use the Vortec heads in Califonia as long as you use the SDPC Vortec intake manifold.
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