How Do I Do This!!
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From: N-town wisc
Car: 84' tranny
Engine: 305 H.O.
Transmission: 5-speed
How Do I Do This!!
I have an 84 t/a with a blown up 305 ho 4-bbl 5-speed computer controled engine. I have an 87 TBI truck 350 I was hoping to use but what would I need to complete the swap ? I heard I would need a 87&up TBI camaro-T/A oil pan and flywheel I know that I have to reem out the holes in my intake what else should I expect any info is greatly appreciated this is my first non- stock engine swap.
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
'87 TBI? Doesn't sound right.
Best bet would be to have your 305 heads gone through and put them on the 350 block. 1.94" intake valves would be a nice upgrade. Regardless of the truck heads, your 305 heads would be better.
You will need a 153-tooth flywheel for '86-up f-body application. Don't forget the pilot bearing if the truck was auto tranny. The oil pan on the engine should work without problems.
Best bet would be to have your 305 heads gone through and put them on the 350 block. 1.94" intake valves would be a nice upgrade. Regardless of the truck heads, your 305 heads would be better.
You will need a 153-tooth flywheel for '86-up f-body application. Don't forget the pilot bearing if the truck was auto tranny. The oil pan on the engine should work without problems.
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Car: 84' tranny
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yup 87 old body style TBI engine I seen the throttle body& centerbolt heads too what about the fuel pump ?ill the cam push it?
Last edited by mrbeefy; Apr 5, 2005 at 11:45 PM.
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
If the block is drilled & machined for the mechanical pump, the cam should have the lobe as well. If not, you're going to have to install an electric pump.
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From: N-town wisc
Car: 84' tranny
Engine: 305 H.O.
Transmission: 5-speed
I know aftermarket cams for 87 up engines have lobes for fuel pumps and it has a block off plate for it so probably hoping somone knew fer sher




