Okay thanks. It is throttle body injected. What is the difference between a long and short block?
88 C1500 Engine Swap Question
I have an 88 C1500 with a 305 and I want to install a remanufactured 350 but I don't kniw what to order. There are so many options such as a two or four bolt main and different lifters and such and I don't want to spend 1500 dollars for the wrong thing. What do I have to look for when ordering an engine so it will bolt right up to my 4l60e? I've done a ton of research to no avail. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Wow that's completely different than what I would have guessed. About how much would a turn key engine cost me? I've been looking them up for a while but it seems like the cheapest is around 5000. Is that typically what they go for or am I searching for the wrong thing?
I'd rather install a 350 because it wiuld give me more options for upgrading it and they seem to be more reliable based on what I have read online. I have been driving my 305 as a daily driver for months now with no oil pressure so I doubt it's in any decent condition. Wouldn't rebuilding the 305 be more of a pain than just getting a long block? I was looking at this one: http://m.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12568758
A turn key engine seems unnecessary considering I still have the parts from my 305 that I can switch over. I have never built an engine but I have done just about everything else to old cars and trucks over the years so now would be a good time to learn if it came down to it.
A turn key engine seems unnecessary considering I still have the parts from my 305 that I can switch over. I have never built an engine but I have done just about everything else to old cars and trucks over the years so now would be a good time to learn if it came down to it.
I don't have a problem with the distributor or water pump but the flywheel and flex plate are something I'll need to learn about, considering I don't even know what they are for. Would that engine be an easy swap in my truck? Not easy overall, but easy compared to my other options. I don't know if the fact that it has a one piece rear seal and a two bolt main makes a difference. Also, would I be able to install it with just this install kit or would I need more? http://paceperformance.com/i-514652...stall-kit-for-1988-95-gm-truck-5-0l-5-7l.html
Would that engine be an easy swap in my truck? By easy I mean easy compared to other options in this price range. I can use the distributor, flexplate, intake, throttle body, injector pod, and starter from my old 305. I don't know if the fact that it is a two bolt main makes a difference. Also, would I be able to install it with just this install kit or would I need more? http://paceperformance.com/i-514652...stall-kit-for-1988-95-gm-truck-5-0l-5-7l.html
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