need help!!!
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From: Lima ohio
Car: 1987 iroc-z
Engine: 5.0 305 carb
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: stock 10 bolt
need help!!!
i have an 87 iroc-z carburated 305 with a 700 r4. i want to swap a motor into it but as u know in 87 they changed the blocks to centerbolt heads, one piece rear mains...... so im wondering if i can swap and early engine in but it stiill be compatable with my wiring (for the distrubutor). im looking to put a 350 400 or 454 in it so any advice would be nice. thanks
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From: Pennsylvania
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: Rebuilt 350 going in after paint
Transmission: WCT5, 7k & counting behind the 350
Axle/Gears: 4thgen disc rear w/ 3.73 Posi
Re: need help!!!
The block and heads have nothing to do with the wiring. Unless you changing your induction type(FI-carb or carb-FI). Worst case is you may need to lengthen or shorten some wires depending on where you put the sensors.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Cary, North Carolina
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: need help!!!
The wires don't care what engine is in the car, so yes you can. There's a ton of info here about swapping in almost anything - 
is you friend - just start reading swap threads pertaining to the motor and induction method you choose.
is you friend - just start reading swap threads pertaining to the motor and induction method you choose. 
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From: sc
Car: 1987 camaro lt
Engine: soon 383
Transmission: 700r4
Re: need help!!!
i have an 87 iroc-z carburated 305 with a 700 r4. i want to swap a motor into it but as u know in 87 they changed the blocks to centerbolt heads, one piece rear mains...... so im wondering if i can swap and early engine in but it stiill be compatable with my wiring (for the distributor). im looking to put a 350 400 or 454 in it so any advice would be nice. thanks