Old 350's: Higher & Lower?

A 305 will drop right in and bolt up...BUT...DON'T DO IT! 305's are low power junk. That is why there is so many of 'em. The majority were cast in Mexico and were notorious for having REALLY weak blocks.

You can get a warranted 350 from GM for $1200-$1400. Brand new, NOT reman. or recon..

I have a GM Guru Buddy that rebuilt a 350 for me for $800. It was stock with the exception of being .030 over and a higher output stock rated cam. He warrantees his engine and trans rebuilds for 1yr. No cores needed.

How about if I switch from carb to TB, what's involved?

And what other motors will just "drop right in"?

The engine will bolt up with no problems, but you will need the complete computer harness, computer, high pressure electric fuel pump(easier to swap the saddle tank from an '87) and the fuel lines. You can run an external fuel pump and make your own lines, but for a clean install, routing the factory lines and swapping the factory tank with the baffle and internal fuel pump can't be beat!

You can bolt up pretty much any Chevy engine...Big Block, small block, inline 6...

Accessories are an issue, exhaust, engine mounts, etc...

I've got a line on an 88 (newer body style) Throttle Body that looks & sounds pretty good, it's a complete truck, which is nice, because I can drive it to the shop. Will it work just as well?

Thanks for your help.

-JD

For engine and computer it will be perfect. With the exception of gas lines and tank/pump, everything you need to make it run in your truck is there. When converting to FI, its always best to get a running donor vehicle.

The tank & exhaust in my 86 were replaced a couple of years ago, is it possible to adapt this new tank etc to work with the new drivetrain? Also, are the rad and dash hookups compatible?

-JD

The '88 tank is on the inside of the frame rail, I doubt it could be adapted to your truck. Use the radiator hoses for your year truck. Also use the engine wiring harness from your truck.

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He could have been referring to the valve cover bolt placement. Lower for the older style heads and higher for the through the top bolted style.

...Ron

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