Just starting my engine swap. I will be posting pics and any questions i can't find the answer to thats already posted. New at this posting stuff so please bare with me.
3.8l to SBC 350 Swap
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Already have true duals with 40 series Flowmasters. transmission - TH350. Rebuilt engine 350 from autozone,heard a few bad things about reman engines but I willl take my chances. Car will be a daily driver until I have it painted and interior redone. I work offshore so my car will be home when im away. Right now engine is long block, I will be ordering all chrome accessories and looking for a serpintine set up so any info and prices on parts would be greatly appreciated thanks. More pics to come.
if you want a nice march serp setup theres a guy over at malibu racing selling one
http://maliburacing.com/forum/viewtopic ... 0&t=114056
otherwise search the junkyards for a factory setup off something like a caprice etc, and i believe a 4.3 s10 can also be used.
as far as chrome i prefer to stay away from it. i like polished aluminum as it can be re polished and doesn't lend itself to rust like chrome plated steel.
also make sure you get frame pads from a car that came with a 305 and make sure you put them on the right position of the frame. you will also need the matching clamshells for the engine.
http://maliburacing.com/forum/viewtopic ... 0&t=114056
otherwise search the junkyards for a factory setup off something like a caprice etc, and i believe a 4.3 s10 can also be used.
as far as chrome i prefer to stay away from it. i like polished aluminum as it can be re polished and doesn't lend itself to rust like chrome plated steel.
also make sure you get frame pads from a car that came with a 305 and make sure you put them on the right position of the frame. you will also need the matching clamshells for the engine.
8) Just picked up my rebuilt turbo 350 with shift kit $850.00 waiting on my aluminum 2 row radiator it will be in friday. Hope to have the Cutlass running by Saturday Sunday at the latest. Gotta install fuel pump, transmission, Radiator,Altnator,Carburetor & Vacuum lines. Gotta hook up my gauges and reinstall my stereo system. Can't wait to hear the sbc 350 start up and listen to the dual exhaust sing to me. Will be a big difference from the 3.8 that was in it. 8)
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