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#59358 04/18/2006 7:36 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14 | HI,
This is the first time writting to the forum!
Just wanting to pick your brains. I have a 1950 chevy 3100. The 216 block that is in it is split
from front to back. Not something I'm going to mess with. My uncle has a wrecked 80's Pontiac car and said if I can make it work, I could have the 305 and driveline that is in it. Question is
CAN I make it work? Any help guys? | | |
#59359 04/18/2006 8:00 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Check the tech tips link at the top of the page. This isn't a 305 but should head you the right way: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_swap2_302.htm
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#59360 04/18/2006 8:27 PM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 | Yup, it can be done. They are done all the time! You might be able to use the engine, trans and rear end. Bone up on your welding skills or know someone who is good. Get some catalogs of the manufacturers that make swap components. Then, go hang out and ask a bunch of questions at the Hipo forum here at The Stovebolt!! | | |
#59361 04/19/2006 1:10 AM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14 | Thanks Guys!!
I just needed some reassurance that it could be done before I devoted alot of time into it.
If the 305 in fuel injected what should I do try and keep it that way or could I get an older intake and stick a carb on it? | | |
#59362 04/19/2006 1:17 AM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 | Welcome aboard MO and good luck with your project. | | |
#59363 04/19/2006 4:01 AM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 | Originally posted by MO 49 3100:
Thanks Guys!!
I just needed some reassurance that it could be done before I devoted alot of time into it.
If the 305 in fuel injected what should I do try and keep it that way or could I get an older intake and stick a carb on it? You could go either way. Depends on how much extra work you want to do. AND you will do extra work to make the FI work. Fuel return lines, sensors, computers, extra wiring, etc. With a carb, put fuel to it, spark to it and away you go! Visit my 'burb link below and follow along as I put Tuned Port Fuel Injection in my old Chevy. | | |
#59364 04/19/2006 6:06 PM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | I would swap for a carb, it would make your life much easier. i would also take that chance to buy a carb/intake kit from edelbrock and if you have the scratch pick up a cam and headers too. i think that the carb route is gonna be easier. as for the tranny you might have to figure some stuff out to make it work with a carb, for downshifts and that junk. I would go for it. have fun and learn a lot, you will enjoy the ride when it is finished.
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#59365 04/19/2006 6:59 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14 | Thanks guys!
This is a special project for me and the first time doing something like this. I aprciate all of your help! | | |
#59366 04/19/2006 7:37 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Welcome Aboard!
The Carb will easier for you in the long run, I think.
However, Fuel Injection will be a little more fuel efficient.
Watch out on that 80's Pontiac. You may have a Transaxle (Front Wheel Drive Tranny) to worry about. I don't think it has one (at least, not if it's got a 305 in it), but it won't hurt to check. If it does, you can go to a junk yard and pick up a tranny out of a wreck, or just bolt the 305 to the tranny in the truck now. | | |
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