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Caprice 350 in 86 Trans Am?

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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 01:40 AM
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Caprice 350 in 86 Trans Am?

I currently have a 305 TPI and I want to put in a 350, I've been looking at the 92-93 Caprice 350 that GM is selling for like 1500. The website says it is commonly used in 87-92 camaros and firebirds. Does this mean I can't use it in my 86? Is it more difficult? I like this engine because I can put in my TPI setup. HELP!
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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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Shouldn't be any problem at all.
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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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Re: Caprice 350 in 86 Trans Am?

Originally posted by 86 Trans AM
The website says it is commonly used in 87-92 camaros and firebirds. Does this mean I can't use it in my 86? Is it more difficult? I like this engine because I can put in my TPI setup. HELP!
The reason they say that is because it has the roller cam and it has the centerbolt heads. This doesnt mean that you cant put it in you '86 because it will work just fine. You might want to get 350 injectors if you are running your TPI setup.
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