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Swap out 305 to Vortec style 350

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Old 10-19-2017, 07:26 PM
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Swap out 305 to Vortec style 350

I have an 82 Z28 with “4 speed manual “ already have nice aftermarket intake and exhaust, can I keep that stuff if (will it bolt up to newer style 350?)
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Re: Swap out 305 to Vortec style 350

As long as your 350 is a Chevy and is from 1955 to 2000, it'll all bolt right up.

Outside of those years, ... you're on yer own.
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Re: Swap out 305 to Vortec style 350

The vortec intake is different than the older sbc. You will need a new intake. Something like this
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12496820




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