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v8 swap - 3/8/2007 11:15:40 PM

matt2007

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I am going to swap a v8 in my 92 GMC Sanoma 2wd auto first will a 350 bolt up to the 4.3 frame mounts i have been told both ways and if i need a kit would like to get it before i tear it apart
also it has a 700R4 with 160000 miles on it would i would be better of redoing the 700r4 or could I swap in a turbo 350 or 400 it is going to be a streat/strip about 45 % of use will be on the strip so i am not to concered about overdrive any help would be great

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RE: v8 swap - 3/19/2007 7:45:59 PM

JPetrucci84

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So....what's the question? Sounds like a good plan. I wish I wouldve been able to swap a 350 in my old truck.

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RE: v8 swap - 4/7/2007 10:59:57 PM

matt2007

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are the mounts the same and what tranney should I use

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RE: v8 swap - 4/23/2007 4:13:48 PM

gtxracing

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I just got into chevy's a couple weeks ago so here I go.(People, don't rag me to hard now.)

Front K member - to support the weight and correct fit for the 350
Motor Mount
TH Series tranny if you are going auto. I have a TH400 with a slap shifter
8.7" rear end (DO NOT BE LIKE SOME AND GET A DINKY FORD REAR FOR CHEVY)
350 Flywheel
T.C Torque Converter
I think you might need a shorter driveshaft

Throw Ins...

4.11 gears
15" wheels all around

That's my basic setup on my Chevy S-10 V8 355ci and I can feel all 290'ish hp. I could have a hell of a lot more if I rebuild my dang carb.

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RE: v8 swap - 5/10/2007 2:02:38 PM

blzn90

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Yes the 4.3 motor mounts are the same and the Tranny will also work if you plan on making over 400 horsepower keep in mind the rearend is the weakest link.

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