Installing my sbc 383 & th350

[cgmaster06]

Hey everyone, I was creating this thread to get some guidance when needed.

I have a 87 Monte Carlo SS ttop

I’m currently installing my 383 and th350. Also changing the steering wheel shifter to a rachet shifter.
I’ll be running Holley sniper efi.

This is my first time doing this. Im mechanically inclined but again. This is my first time.

 

[SS_Malibu]

Glad to see you cleaned and painted everything first. Looks nice. I did the same when I did my 383 swap. I hope your TH350 is built strong enough to handle the torque the 383 will put out. My TH350 was decently built for the engine I took out but only lasted about 200 miles after the 383 went in. Built and TH400 to handle the 383. Also, the 383 creates a bit more heat, but it could be because I live in AZ.
I can't wait to see the progress.

 

[cgmaster06]

Appreciate that man, yes the th350 is built here by a gentlemen locally. I’m in Maryland. I’ll be in Scottsdale around December to visit. I love AZ.

I got a lot of questions so I’ll be asking.

 

[SS_Malibu]

Appreciate that man, yes the th350 is built here by a gentlemen locally. I’m in Maryland. I’ll be in Scottsdale around December to visit. I love AZ.

I got a lot of questions so I’ll be asking.

Reach out when you come to Scottsdale. There's a big car show every Saturday there.

 

[cgmaster06]

Reach out when you come to Scottsdale. There's a big car show every Saturday there.

Most certainly will man.

 

[gbodytoys]

Nice start. Tuned in to see the progress.

 

[cgmaster06]

I finally got her in there.

I got some questions I’m hoping your guys following can help me on.

What trans mount can I go with for an 87 mc sbc with th350. The one I bought from jegs with the double hoop for dual exhaust doesn’t seem to work. One of the hoops hits the drivers floor. Is there a direct bolt on for this situation?
Or will I have to modify what I got.
Also the trans mount to frame bolt holes arent lined up. Has anyone experienced having to drill new holes in the frame to accommodate a different trans mount then the one that comes in the far (single exhaust)

Also can anyone recommend a good set up headers to run. Budget around $800-$900

 

[SoFloG]

Great start you got there. Try turning the crossmember around. Is it for a Gbody with th350? The Jegs xmembers are very popular and I've used them before. Sometimes they need some finessing and the frame bolt holes can be extra tight.

 

[mclellan83]

Looking good so far, can't wait to see this come together. I had the exact same setup originally but ended up going to the Edlebrock Pro Flo 4, I hope the Sniper works out for you. I will tell you to be very mindful when running all the wiring and everything you can do to avoid RFI issues cause they seemed to be a large problem on the units.

 

[cgmaster06]

Looking good so far, can't wait to see this come together. I had the exact same setup originally but ended up going to the Edlebrock Pro Flo 4, I hope the Sniper works out for you. I will tell you to be very mindful when running all the wiring and everything you can do to avoid RFI issues cause they seemed to be a large problem on the units.

Will do thanks for heads up