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need opinion on engine swap

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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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From: Long Island NY
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7L 355 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4 with TCI rebuild kit and valve body mods
need opinion on engine swap

please refer to my other thread 305 heads on 350 block SORRY

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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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From: Victorville, CA
Car: 85 Trans Am
Engine: 350 (CCC QJet)
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 9 bolt
That is preety steep to me, i paid less than that for a complete long block 350 with tinware and such.

Machine work on my 350 heads is running about $150,

Maybe you should see you local Kragens, etc. for short block prices then atleast you have some security...
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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From: Long Island NY
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7L 355 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4 with TCI rebuild kit and valve body mods
its going to end up being 1200 for the heads and the 350 short block, with everything i need to assemble myself. all the gaskets and everything like that...
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