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LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

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Old 12-26-2010, 05:01 AM
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LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

I will be camming the motor as well, so those bits and pieces are included.

FIREBIRD: GUTS LIST

Water pump $37
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Valucraft-New-Water-Pump/1996-Chevrolet-C1500-1-2ton-P-U-2WD/_/N-j5co3Z9pd8f?counter=1&itemIdentifier=826644_176315_0_

Head Gasket (purchase 2) $30
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-7733PT2/

Intake Manifold Gaskets $24
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Felpro-Intake-Manifold-Gasket/1996-Chevrolet-C1500-1-2ton-P-U-2WD/_/N-j5co3Z93xym?counter=5&filterByKeyWord=intake+manifold+gasket&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=579207_29647_5297_&sortType=low

Flywheel $88
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ZZZ-50-6527/

Clutch Kit $100
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ZZZ-MU56-1/

Intake Manifold $156
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PFS-52028/

Camshaft $226
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-24502586/

or

http://www.willhoitescams.com/ ($130)

Timing Set $27
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G6503/

Timing Cover $26
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-12562818/

Timing Cover Gasket Set $8
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-65503/

Oil Filter Adapter $20
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SES-3-60-08-900/?rtype=10

Spring Kit $89
http://www.alexsparts.com/products/VALVE-SPRING-KIT%2C-SB-CHEVY-VORTEC%2C-HI%252dPERF-HYD-ROLLER-%26-MECHANICAL-FLAT-TAPPET.html

Valve Seals $16
http://www.alexsparts.com/products/UMBRELLA-SEALS%2C-SB-CHEVY%2C-VITON.html


TOTAL PRICE: $770 - 860

of course this is not accounting for the ~$100 in hoses and other bits and pieces. Already have poly motor mounts waiting to go in.
Old 12-31-2010, 01:17 AM
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Re: LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

Bumpedy bump. Any advice much appreciated!
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Re: LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

Looks like a good list. Let me know how it goes, I'm looking at doing a similar swap into a 89 RS. I'm going with the GMPP 12496821 manifold though for the EGR.
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Re: LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

Originally Posted by Grumbles
Any advice much appreciated!
What front accessory drive system are you using?

Need a water pump that will fit / suit your car ; not the engine
Truck pumps tend to be long ones / car pumps are generally short style
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Re: LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

You cant just drop that thing in behind the 700R4 since its a TBI already. What is the least amount of swap parts that I need to go in place of the L03, and use the stock 700R4. I'm looking for the least painful/expesive way to be able to lay rubber w/ my right foot, also putting a rear end from 02'Z28 w/ 3:42's, should be healthy since my brothers 1996 single cab 2wd stepside 5.7 L03 w/ 3:73's was a beast, I mean quick, it used to hang w/ my 85' TPI Vette to 100mph.
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Re: LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

Correction, typo, my brothers chevy was a L31, accidently put L03, but it was insane for the day back in 96' when it was new, just a cat-back and a K&N
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Re: LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

where in AZ are you from?
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Re: LO3 305 to L31 350 swap parts list. Did I miss anything?

Here is a great sticky tread from the TBI forum, with all details https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tbi/...i-buildup.html
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