Hey fellows, I'm new to chevy engines(I have SOME experience with Olds engines), I have a few questions to ask:
I've recently purchased a 84-85 chevy caprice cheap but it needs an engine.
It currently has a chevy 307 in it and I want to swap out the 307 and replace it with a 350. I saw a GM Performance short block that Summit Racing sells for 695.00 that seems like a good starting point to me but I have a few questions
1. Since the car has a computer in it, I'm going to guess that the 307 is of the low compression kind(8.0---8.6:1 comp ratio) so what heads would I need to get if I'm planning on keeping the comp ratio in that range, use the 307's intake, carb and exhaust manifolds?(if possible)
2. will all of the brackets from the 307 work on the 350? ac, smog pump, etc.......
3. if not, what other options can I use? I'm not looking for anything special like cams, headers etc.......basically a dependable replacement(I HATE a 307 but that's another story.......)
4. If I disconnect the computer and use an Edelbrock carb will the factory alt, oil pressure, eng temp lights still work?
thanks
fred franklin
I've recently purchased a 84-85 chevy caprice cheap but it needs an engine.
It currently has a chevy 307 in it and I want to swap out the 307 and replace it with a 350. I saw a GM Performance short block that Summit Racing sells for 695.00 that seems like a good starting point to me but I have a few questions
1. Since the car has a computer in it, I'm going to guess that the 307 is of the low compression kind(8.0---8.6:1 comp ratio) so what heads would I need to get if I'm planning on keeping the comp ratio in that range, use the 307's intake, carb and exhaust manifolds?(if possible)
2. will all of the brackets from the 307 work on the 350? ac, smog pump, etc.......
3. if not, what other options can I use? I'm not looking for anything special like cams, headers etc.......basically a dependable replacement(I HATE a 307 but that's another story.......)
4. If I disconnect the computer and use an Edelbrock carb will the factory alt, oil pressure, eng temp lights still work?
thanks
fred franklin