350 5.7 in 85 cutty

[rastabwoy77]

have a 350 5.7 out a 94 gmc sierra truck can i put this motor in my 85 cutty
i have a holly intake and edelbrock 650 carb will this work and what kinda tanny would work
please hlp

 

[jcbannis]

yes it will fit in it and i would look for a turbo 350 short tail transmission but i would also go with a hei distributer

 

[jrm81bu]

You will also need to watch the center four intake bolts, they are at a slightly different angle than the others. May need to take a grinder to it.
edit- Unless the intake you have is for 88-95 trucks.

 

[megaladon6]

well in an 85 cutty you might have a 200-4r, if so i'd stick with it. you may want to put in a shift kit though.

 

[jcbannis]

well in an 85 cutty you might have a 200-4r, if so i'd stick with it. you may want to put in a shift kit though.

that all depends on if it has the universal bellhousing but im not sure but ive been told a th350 is more durable but like i said im not sure but others will chime in on that and a th350 is cheaper if you wanted 2 run a stall converter and i think its easier to instal a shift kit in but thats just my opinion buy the overdrive would also be nice for fuel mileage

 

[megaladon6]

by 85 it should be the universal. while the th350 is more durable, the 200-4r can hold up to quite a bit with just a shift kit. also, if he already has the 200-4r, why change it? that would also be the cheapest option.
as long as he makes sure the carb geometry is correct for the TV cable it will be fine.

 

[jcbannis]

if its universal for that year i agree with you id keep it