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Firebird help, Olds 350?

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Old May 29, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Firebird help, Olds 350?

so im thinking about buy an 85 firebird Trans am. it has no engine, but had a 350 in it. i have a working Oldsmobile 350, both are the 5.7 anyone know if it would be to much trouble to drop it in?
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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Re: Firebird help, Olds 350?

A bunch.A 350 Olds engine has the number 350 in common with the Chevrolet engine that supposedly once lived there,but thats it.Different trans pattern,custom built mounts,the list goes on and on.I'm not saying don't do it,but if your not up for a very detailed and troublesome project,don't do it.
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