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Engine swap in progress... (with a pic or two)

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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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From: Post Falls, ID
Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 350 HO
Transmission: TH350 to go in next week
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Engine swap in progress... (with a pic or two)

Well, the old, boring motor and Th200c are finally coming out. Going in is a 250 HO with turbo 350 from a late 70s Chevy pickup that was my uncles, which was involved in a head on..

My engine and tranny are still in, the new engine/tranny is out and getting ready for accessories.. Here's a pic...
Lookin forward to this toy, trying to get it done fast for summer cruising..
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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From: Post Falls, ID
Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 350 HO
Transmission: TH350 to go in next week
Axle/Gears: 3.42
And here's the front end.. I bet I could get over those speed bumps now...
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Originally Posted by Justin Horne
Going in is a 250 HO with turbo 350 from a late 70s Chevy pickup that was my uncles, which was involved in a head on..
Looks more like a 350 to me. . .

Looking good. You have the 9" tailshaft TH350, which is a good thing so your driveshaft will work. I assume you have plans for the torque arm mount.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 350 HO
Transmission: TH350 to go in next week
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Originally Posted by five7kid
Looks more like a 350 to me. . .

Looking good. You have the 9" tailshaft TH350, which is a good thing so your driveshaft will work. I assume you have plans for the torque arm mount.
I knew I was forgetting something, the 9 inch shaft is what it was.. That's good to hear...

The nice part about pulling an engine from a totallyed truck? If a part won't come loose? cut it... Panel gets in the way? Cut it. You scratch the paint? Put a dent in it to cover it up..

Now I gotta order the torque arm.. 400 for some metal..
But then again, that's pretty much what these cars are too, so...
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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you buying the spohn piece? very nice deal for tranny swaps...
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 350 HO
Transmission: TH350 to go in next week
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Originally Posted by mw66nova
you buying the spohn piece? very nice deal for tranny swaps...

Yep, that's the one.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS (project)
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Hey I'm doing a 3.1 V-6 to 305 TPI (mock up till Dart 410cid is finished) and I was wondering where can I get a complete V-8 underhood wiring harness, I want to retain the speed density system already in the car (saves repinning ECM) and help you may have would be well.. helpful
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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From: Post Falls, ID
Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 350 HO
Transmission: TH350 to go in next week
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I'm not sure myself.. I"m essentially getting rid of all the electronics. No smog testing or requirements where I live, so it's a non issue.. essentially, I'm getting an MSD ignition box (6A), distributer, and coil.. Apart from that, there will be essentially no computers that I know of.. Just a carb'd 350...

I'd make a new post about it, you'll get more specific attention about your question.
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