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 Post subject: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 10:49 am 
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how easy would it be to do a 350 swap with a 78 :signanyone

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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 1:17 pm 
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I dont think anyone has ever done that before. :esurprised



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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 1:53 pm 
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well i dont know yet if its going to be a 4.3 or a 350 but im going to sell the 4 cylinder thats in my 78 now and get one of the two

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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
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well i think a 350 is going to heavy so im going with an ls1 :offtopic

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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 4:11 pm 
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does anyone know where i can pick one up chaep

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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 4:39 pm 
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It's hardly too heavy. It's been done countless times. Check out the v8 swap article here ----> http://www.luvtruck.com/pdf/EngSwap.pdf
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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 5:15 pm 
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an ls1 weighs about 424lbs and the 350 weighs 521lbs thats a lot of weight between the two

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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 6:55 pm 
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6blazer wrote:
an ls1 weighs about 424lbs and the 350 weighs 521lbs thats a lot of weight between the two


What you loose in weight, you will make up in $$$$. What are you trying to accomplish that almost 100 lbs would hurt? Don't get me wrong, an LSx type swap would be great if you can afford it.

Either way, check http://www.powerbyace.com out.
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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 9:13 pm 
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Older 350 stuff is becoming more pricey but if your looking for a "cheap motor" look at wrecked Chevy Trucks and look at Buick RoadMasters as both come with LT motors and some of the RoadMasters had LS motors. Bought my last two RoadMasters for $800 and $1000 both drivers with strong motors.

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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
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thx guys i will start looking

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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
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100 pounds is a lot of weight? Ever carried a passenger in your car?

This site has a plethora of information on small block swaps if you take the time to look through it. Companies make kits for the small block swap. If you're looking for cheap, you probably shouldn't be looking for an ls. The truck can withstand the weight of a sbc just fine.
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 Post subject: Re: 350 swap
PostPosted: Sun May 20, 2012 7:32 am 
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good point

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