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1989 305 tpi-400/406 tpi how?

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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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1989 305 tpi-400/406 tpi how?

Hi, im just curius as to how you can get a 406 Tpi...i i know u can slap vortec heads on there with a vortec tpi intake...but what about the whole serpintine belt drive system..does all that bolt right up?..and is there anything else im overlooking?
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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The block won't change what bolts up except for the location of the dipstick and the type of flexplate/flywheel due to the externally balanced crank & 2-piece rear main seal.

I hope you're not overlooking the fact that the stock factory TPI hardware will absolutely choke off a 400.
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