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350 sbc to 400 sbc

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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From: Fort Carson Colorado, The car is back home in davenport Iowa
Car: 1990 Trans am GTA
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
350 sbc to 400 sbc

looking to replace my 350 tpi for a 400 small block in my 90 trans am gta. has anyone on here done this. if so what proplems have they come across with it, i plan on swaping over to a carb also, any input will be appreciated.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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From: St.Louis, IL
Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 377
Transmission: TH350; Circle D 4200 converter
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"
Re: 350 sbc to 400 sbc

Originally Posted by trans am 90 gta
looking to replace my 350 tpi for a 400 small block in my 90 trans am gta. has anyone on here done this. if so what proplems have they come across with it, i plan on swaping over to a carb also, any input will be appreciated.
There's not really much to it IMO, but make sure you give your radiator an upgrade for that increase in cubes. Also - are you using the original 400 sbc heads? if not, you'll need to have them drilled for the steamholes.
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