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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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350 build

i am building a new 350 for my 87 camaro and i have a mid 70's 350 will it work?
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Re: 350 build

i wasnt sure if all te mounts were the same or if i would need to get a newer motor
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Differences (assuming it's a complete mid-70's engine):

Intake manifold mount bolts - the center two on each side on the '87 are at 72 degrees, whereas the older engine has all of the mount bolts at 90 degrees.

Rear main seal - the '87 is one-piece, and the older engine is 2-piece. The flexplate/flywheel is different between the two types.

Dip stick location - on the older engine, it's on the driver side, and gets in the way of the exhaust manifold. If you use headers, no problem.

Valve covers - the '87 heads use center bolts, the older engine uses perimeter bolts.

Oil galley ports - the '87 may use a port above the oil filter that the older engine doesn't have.

Externally, other than the above, the engines are identical.
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