305 to 350 swap transmission questions

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Mar 9, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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I have a 84 trans am with a 305. I'm putting in a newer 350 out of a suburban. It has a single piece rear main seal. From what i understand, I need to buy a new flexplate from a 86 and up v8. Will everything else bolt up? I know the bellhousing will but will the torque converter? I plan on using the 350 starter unless i can use the 305 one. Would this flexplate work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-CHEVY-305...8f35d0&vxp=mtr

Thanks for the help everyone
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Mar 9, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Re: 305 to 350 swap transmission questions
yup just the flex plate for the 86 and up. 153 tooth
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Mar 11, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Quote: Would this flexplate work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-CHEVY-305...8f35d0&vxp=mtr
That's one nasty looking part. Might be okay, but a new one won't cost that much more http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...Term=flexplate
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Mar 13, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Re: 305 to 350 swap transmission questions
Thank you! I ended up buying a new one and it fits great. I need a new starter now. What one am i looking for?
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Mar 13, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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The original one from/for your car should work if the new flexplate is 153-tooth.
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Mar 14, 2013 | 09:35 AM
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Re: 305 to 350 swap transmission questions
Quote: The original one from/for your car should work if the new flexplate is 153-tooth.
Thank you for all the help! It bolted up and looks like it'll work great
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