Help Switching fom roller block to flat tappet
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From: St louis mo
Car: 1991 z28 Convertable
Engine: Tpi 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 273 built ten bolt posi
Help Switching fom roller block to flat tappet
ok i have a 91 z28 just wonderin if the factory cam from the original 305 tpi was only specified to work with the map setup,also im putting in 89 k5 5.7 which i know is not a roller engine would this motor work fine with the map sensor also i have a stage two chip dont know if that helps any advice
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Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
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Re: Help Switching fom roller block to flat tappet
All you need is the correct stock 350 chip for the computer and a knock sensor to suit a 350 MAP engine
( 305 KS is different )
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Re: Help Switching fom roller block to flat tappet
You wanna stay factory roller block. With the non roller block you would have to buy a flat tappet cam, push rods and lifters. Or buy a roller cam made for that block and lifters which cost more money.
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Re: Help Switching fom roller block to flat tappet
From his original post it appears he has a complete 5.7 flat tappet engine; not that he want to swap his roller cam for one in his 305?
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From: St louis mo
Car: 1991 z28 Convertable
Engine: Tpi 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 273 built ten bolt posi
Re: Help Switching fom roller block to flat tappet
yea its a complete engine im just transferring the pulleys and sensors cam has lower duration though will i have any problems wit that since the map setup works off vacumn?
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