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350 for 350 swap, advice?

Old Oct 11, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Car: 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28
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350 for 350 swap, advice?

So I decided to swap out my tired 200,000 mile 350 with a freshly rebuilt one that I picked up for cheap from a friend. The new 350 is a decent 882 head motor with a Edelbrock Streetmaster intake.

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone had some general advice for a run-of-the-mill 350 to 350 swap.

What should I take off the old motor first to make pulling it easier? Any general experiance tips would be greatly appreciated. This is my first swap.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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Car: 1986 Iroc
Engine: 5.3
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I perosnally remove as much as I can. Ie aleternator, powersterring pump, a/c if you still have it trans. Ect. It should be vary straight forward swap.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Cool, sounds good. Thanks,
Rob
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Car: 93 z28,89 formula350 92 formula350, 92trans am 350 6-speed,1992 3.1 firechicken,1991 z-28 350..1986 hearse
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pull it complete and swap it all out of the car motor to motor then instale...much easier on your back
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