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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Car: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: TPI 350
Transmission: Beefy 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock, don't have a clue
L05 out of a truck??

I have a 1988 IROC-Z with the L98. Only thing, that 350 is just about dead. But I have a 1994 C3500 with a 350 and a TBI. I'm going to guess that it is still a L05, but I'm pulling that motor to drop in my 8-71 454. So now I have a spare 350, which will lose it's intake in favor of the TPI from my camaro. for the most part, it should be a simple swap, right?
What issues might arise from this swap? if TPI is worth about 10-15 over a TBI, then shouldn't the motor be in the ball park of what my engine made?

From what i've read on here thus far, my l98 has a roller cam, and the l05 has a flat tappet. if i do a cam swap, i should be ahead of the game with this swap while keeping costs down.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Car: 91 z Clone
Engine: 6.4l LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: s12 3.73
Re: L05 out of a truck??

It's a toss up on the cam. I've seen them go both ways. The block should be roller cam ready.
What heads does the lo5 have on it
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Re: L05 out of a truck??

Originally Posted by eflores
The block should be roller cam ready.

Have a similar truck block ;
factory machined for a roller cam but fitted with a flat tappet so all roller parts will drop straight in
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