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whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Car: 87 iroc-z
Engine: 355 tpi
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whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

just picked up a 350 for my 87 iroc from my uncle its carbed but what else do i need for the swap?
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Re: whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

do a search for carb swaps. theres tons of them on there with all the info youll need.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Re: whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

is it a one or two piece rear main, you might need a different flexplate. if you are going from a 305 tpi to 350 tpi you will need 22#hr injectors and a 350 memcal or your memcal reprogramed.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Re: whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

And, don't forget your checkbook.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Re: whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

That's the first thing on the check list !!
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Re: whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

Originally Posted by tunedperformanc
if you are going from a 305 tpi to 350 tpi you will need 22#hr injectors and a 350 memcal or your memcal reprogramed.
and a 350 knock sensor to suit what ECM you are using
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Re: whats everything else i need for a motor swap beside the motor itself?

Engine hoist, fluids, someone should list what tools and their sizes too
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