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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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I HAVE A 88 T/A WITH THE 305 TBI MOTOR. IS IT ALOT OF WORK TO SWAP IN A 350 TPI FROM A GTA. I'M LOOKING FOR A COUPLE DIFFRENT SUGGESTIONS. I'D LIKE TO KEEP IT FUEL INJECTED IF POSSIBLE.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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From: maine
Car: 1986 iroc z
Engine: vortec 383
Transmission: th350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 moser 12 bolt true trac
Re: motor swap

do a search. its very well covered.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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Car: 86Z/92 RS Camaro
Engine: 357 vortec finished. need tuning
Transmission: Still works
Axle/Gears: need 3.73
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If the 350 TPI is still in the GTA, I'd advise to take lots of pictures of the engine compartments, special attentions to vac lines, wires, and sensors. You can never take too much pictures. Make sure you label the wire harness. I've done TBI and TPI engine. If this is your 1st time doing this then it will dificult. Get a Chiltons book to help you remove and install the engine. Depending on how many miles are on the 350, you may want to do some work on the engine. If you plan on putting a cam or any aftermarket parts, I suggest getting the parts first so you can install them into the 350 engine while is out of the car. Installing parts later is a PITA, especially headers and cam.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
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If you wanna do it faster you can re-use your TBI with your Trans Am engine. TBI setups seem to like the TPI heads and camshaft so you could see a real improvement without tons of work. You need to get some TBI injectors for a 350 from a pickup truck or turn up your fuel pressure a little to make the right balance.

This setup will keep your fuel injection
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