EL CAMINO Engine swap

[Dpnevils]

Just received a 200 hp 350 engine from Jeg’s. I am swapping out the 305 in my all original 86 ElCo.
Installing shorty headers & dual exhaust. I will modify the trans cross member, and for now, will go back with the original 4 barrel carb.
Is there step by step instructions to help me with this endeavor?
Thanks in advance.

 

[xxBLOOD88SHOTxx]

Should just be a simple nab and stab procedure. You're going from sbc to sbc after all.

 

[Dpnevils]

Should just be a simple nab and stab procedure. You're going from sbc to sbc after all.

That’s what I would like to think. I am not a real auto mechanic and some times have created problems where there weren’t any.

 

[xxBLOOD88SHOTxx]

That’s what I would like to think. I am not a real auto mechanic and some times have created problems where there weren’t any.

Don't feel bad, many people do that for a living.

 

[Gonzo1970]

Take pictures. Lots of Pictures from all different angles.
Label Wires.
Be organized when it comes to Bolts/Nuts (small styrofoam bowls, write on them with a marker what they go to).
Some remove the radiator and rad support/crossmember to make things easier and give more room.. (and not damage the nose)

-Gonz

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Nice Elco. Does that year the electric aided carb? I’d get it rebuilt either way. Alot of parts suppliers have down pipes for the exhaust. OPGI for one. I installed Magnaflow small cats in mine.

 

[Gremlinsteve]

Might look into having a independent shop do the work also
I know that the going rate around my parts is about 700-750 for a install

check your local Craigslist for a mechanic doing side work

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Couple of things to be aware of, if you are using the E4ME Qjet you will need a O2 sensor bung welded onto the headers. May also want to upgradd to a heated O2 sensor. 86 305s are one piece rear seal blocks while the cheaper 350 crate motors are 2 piece rear seal blocks which may require a different flexplate. Everything else should be a simple bolt in.