350 motor swap
04-02-2003, 04:25 PM
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Car: 91 camaro rs
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
350 motor swap
I've got a 97 vortec motor. It's got the vortec heads and all. I was planning on swapping it to carbuerated and building it. I was wondering if I should use the vortec motor or try and find an older block. Is there any difference? also if I could get some suggestions on how to make around 400 horses. thanx a lot guys
04-02-2003, 04:48 PM
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Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am
Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears
I have basically the same engine,(only it's a 99), and about the biggest difference I have found is that there is NO provision for a mech. fuel pump.(no hole in the block for the fuel pump push rod, will have to go with an electric pump) Also, the rear main seal is a one-piece instead of two,(as in a pre-86 block), and this will determine which flywheel/flexplate you will have to use.
Other than that, I have gone with a different roller cam,valve springs/retainers, and screw-in studs.
Good luck with yours
Other than that, I have gone with a different roller cam,valve springs/retainers, and screw-in studs.
Good luck with yours
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