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john's71
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 01/24/07
01:54 PM

I have a 71 Chevelle Malibu. The exterior is very nice it's Baltic Blue, Cowl Induction Hood, interior new updated 60/40 front seat back seat reupolstered same fabric ect. my question is I have the stock 307 with turbo 350, I want to upgrade the engine.I have been looking and found a couple of options.
1 a L98 350 complete with computer, wiring harnesses,700 R4 transmition,TPI setup, ect. from a 1988 corvette.
2 a 1994 350 and turbo 400.
The first one sounds good but how much trouble will I have with motor mounts, transmition mounts, wiring ect.
I saw the article on build a SS clone for cheap.
Also should I just keep it stock for the future investment ???
Help !!!      


 
nickyb
New User | Posts: 25 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 01/25/07
12:03 PM

your biggest hurdle will be the wiring,the motor bolts right up,the trans crossmember will need to be moved back and new holes drilled in the frame[real easy]the driveshaft needs to be shortened about 3 inches[a new one would be better]this smallblock/overdrive is the best way to go,if you take out the 307/350 and store them you won't have to worry about originallity.good luck your finished swap will well be worth it ........... nickyb.  


 
john's71
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 01/25/07
07:45 PM

Thanks for the input, now how about air conditioning,throtle linkage radiator, transmition linkage, ect.????
please reply anyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  


 
nickyb
New User | Posts: 25 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 01/25/07
09:22 PM

HEY JOHN,IF YOUR VELL ALREADY HAS A/C YOU CAN GET LINES MADE UP TO FIT.FOR TRANS LINK YOU CAN GET A CABLE SHIFTER LIKE MY B&M HAMMER FOR AN O/D,USE THE VELLS RAD.,AND GO FAST CABLE .WITH SOME GOOD OL'YANKEE ENGINUITY YOU CAN DO IT .............  


 
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