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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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5.7 swap

hi i have a 305 camaro m5 and i want to drop a 350 from a trans am. what is all recommended before just rushin into the swap? and will i be able to use the the same 5 speed tranny from my camaro? thanks for taking the time out to give me any helpful information

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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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any information would be helpful. thanks
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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Re: 5.7 swap

I'm planning on doing the same thin next weekend to my 91 Z28, what part of SD are you from? Check a few threads down. I just asked this question.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Re: 5.7 swap

More info. needed guys, carbed? TPI? TBI?
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Re: 5.7 swap

i stay in clairemont. and did you end up doin the swap?
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Re: 5.7 swap

oh sorry its a 350 TBI from a 86 trans am
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Re: 5.7 swap

Originally Posted by CalimaroRS
i stay in clairemont. and did you end up doin the swap?
Sweet, I live in Chula Vista. I decited to put off the swap for a week or so, I wanna rebuild the heads and do a lil port an polish before it gose in, plus im still waiting for the cam and headders to show up. Ill let you know when i get started an how it all works out.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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damn i was hopin to come back and you have it all done . of course keep me updated with pic progress.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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oh sorry its a 350 TBI from a 86 trans am
'86 Trans Am's didn't come with 350 or TBI.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Re: 5.7 swap

Wll I could be wrong about the intake but it was label a 5.7 I saw the factory sticker
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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May be a GM replacement engine. Factory installed engines didn't have a "350" sticker on them. Block & head casting #'s would help identify it.

But, it didn't have TBI from the factory if it is an '86.
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Old May 1, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Re: 5.7 swap

oh thanks for the info on that but i think ima just go with a 350 TPI from Z28. Cant give any into on the motor cause i havent ordered it from the website. but as far as this one goes what would be necessary for it? it comes with wring harness computer and accessories
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