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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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swap a 5.0

how much change is needed to the engine compartment of a 87 5.0 iroc tpi to replace it with a big block ,like a 454 or such? will the motor mounts need relocated ,will the hood need replaced? is there room? lots of questions. project car for me and my son. thanks
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Re: swap a 5.0

There is a sticky at the top of this forum about a Big Block swap.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-info.html
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