Can some one point me in the right direction, I have a 91 305 tbi I want to swap in a 327/350/355/383..... Need info or a thread that can show me everything I need to know on the swap. Like swapping the motor and being able to keep my gauges, or if I need to change them, yada yada!!! Thanks

 

Whats to know.
You are taking out one SBC and replacing it with another.
Everything that fits on your old engine will fit on the new one ( assuming you don't buy some real early engine that doesn't have all the holes in the heads drilled and threaded.)
You need a flywheel to suit your new engine , the one you have now may not fit

More importantly ,you don't mention what intake you plan to use????

 

Sorry, preferably a performer eps or rpm. And if I went with any new-ish motor, I could see that, but what if I used a 67-69 Camaro 327 or 350? Those are more abundant here and complete, low-ish (100,000-150,000) miles, for about 300$

 

Skip the old engines and go for a 96-99 truck 350

 

Why?? Easier, cheaper, etc? What's your reasoning?

 

As noted ,
most early heads don't have the holes tapped for mounting the accessory brackets used on later engines like yours.
Can be drilled and tapped but extra cost over buying engine with correct holes

Later model engine is better base to build on.
Roller cam ,1 pce pan gasket,etc
96+ Vortec truck engines are common , cheapish and have great heads.
Vortec heads are better than race heads you would find on any '60's engine ; let alone a stock engine like you are looking at

 

Good point! I'm sold. So the previous statement, truck 350... Good choice?

 

Of course

Choices were 305 (uncommon and lame), 350 (90% got them), wierd underpowered BBC and diesel for those years

 

Ok so could someone post a start to finish thread? I need the motor, my tranny(t-5)? ECM, and time? I have a tbi right now, but I kinda wanna do carb setup.

 

This isnt exactly an uncommon swap