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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Car: 1987 iroc-z
Engine: 355
Transmission: t5
Axle/Gears: 7.5" 4.10
305 to 350 tpi swap

hi my name is john i have a 1987 iroc 305 5spd. I am looking for info on swapping a 350 in place of my 305 my biggest concern is. The computer and knock sensor. I have heard that the knock sensor is different do i just put one for a 350 in place or do i have to get a custom one and does the computer have to be caliberated for that knock sensor ? another question is i have heard you must also change the module i am guessing this means the ignition module but correct me if i am wrong. so bassically i need to know what exactly needs to be changed in order for this to work and were to get these things? The motor that is replacing the 305 is a 1987 corvette 350 tpi motor with aluminum heads it also has a roller cam but i do not have that computer.
PLEASE HELP IT WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATIVE.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Welcome aboard.

The knock sensor is located on the passenger side of the block in the coolant drain hole. If you are getting a complete engine from a car, it most likely already/still has the knock sensor on it.

The knock sensor module is mounted on the firewall on the driver's side, all the way in the corner (at least I think that's where they're all mounted - that's where mine is). Two screws, one connector, that's all it takes to replace it.

You shouldn't have to worry about the ignition module or computer.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Car: 1987 iroc-z
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module

what module should i get just any 350 one or does it have to be a certain one and does it have to be from an f-body?
THANK'S IN ADVANCE
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Personally, I got the one listed in the old HO 350 Camaro Conversion Kit, which used the ZZ4 engine.

One for the '87 Camaro 350 application should be fine. I don't know why the Vette part wouldn't work, I simply haven't heard anything about it.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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thanks

well thanks for all the info you have made this swap alot more understandable thank's
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