First i have a few questions before i start buying the parts for the motor to swap in. i have 2 blocks ones a 350 out of a truck or i can use a 350(lt1) block. i want to use the lt1 block but not as an lt1 just the block not the cam or heads or anything but the lt1 has the timing chain driven waterpump which also means the stock heads are reverse flow so im not sure if i can just buy 350 parts everything including heads cam crank pushrods lifters etc. can anyone help me let me know what you think or what you know from doing or someone else doing... thanks the car it is going in is an 89 chevy camaro t5 tranny with a 305 tbi i will be getting a performance prom

 

If you use the LT1 block, build an LT1 engine. You can get cam, heads, etc., for them, but they have to be LT1-type. The choices are limited. Many of the parts like crank, pushrods, lifters, pistons, etc., will work from Gen I SBC's, but you're still going to have to specify "LT1" when getting a cam, for instance. Don't plan on putting the TBI on the LT1, though.

 

see thats y i wanted to just use the block im not gonna change over all my wiring for an lt1 just wanna use the block cause its lighter but stronger just need to know what parts to use i dont want an lt1 first off i hate opti-spark

 

Bump

 

Build an SBC then.

 

but what block do i use cause with the lt1 the water pump is ran off the timing chain i think if i just change the timing chain cover it will be fine cause either way it is a SBC if its lt1 or not...

 

It's an SBC if you use an SBC block, it's an LT1 if you use an LT1 block.