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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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1970's Block

I just got a 1970's 350. I want to drop this in my 1992 camaro rs 3.1. Will that old of a block be more complicated?
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
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Re: 1970's Block

Not terribly complicated. Most things are the same as any other V8. The dipstick tube will be on the drivers side instead of the passenger side like it was with factory V8s used in thirdgens.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Re: 1970's Block

My block is a 1974. All of my accessories from my 1988 bolted right on (alt, a/c, p/s). I did have to drill and tap two bolt holes on the left and right side of the crank for the brackets. The bosses were there, they just weren't tapped.
The dip stick tube is on the opposite side. This was a problem because my factory manifold blocked it. Once I did headers, I bought a flexible dip tube, and everything is cool.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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Re: 1970's Block

Originally Posted by Apeiron
Not terribly complicated. Most things are the same as any other V8. The dipstick tube will be on the drivers side instead of the passenger side like it was with factory V8s used in thirdgens.
What about the sensors and whatnot?
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Re: 1970's Block

What about them?
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Re: 1970's Block

All sensors bolt on. I did not have an issue with the sensors.
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