changing 305 to a 350
#1
changing 305 to a 350
ok so i got a pre 86 350 from a freind to put in my 1988 monte carlo. I have changed engines before so it will be some what easy but have a few questions. I know at some point there changed the engines a bit. The 350 i got is just the block and heads. the starter alternator ect is not there. He said i could use everything from the 305. Is this true or not what will fit on and what wont
#2
From my experience, most small block chevy engines are pretty similar. You may be surprised on how interchangable the parts between the two engines are. I would look to make sure the mounting holes for the accessories are in the same locations. If you can bolt the accessories on, I see no reason why you couldnt use them.
#3
There should no reason why the acc from the 305 couldn't fit a 350. We dropped a 305 into my brother's 65 Impala when he grenaded his 327 and i dropped a 383 Stroker when the 283 finally retired into my 60 Apache.
I say GO FOR IT.
I say GO FOR IT.
#4
was talking to a guy today that said the only differnt things that would not work on the older 360 would be the intake bolt pattern changed? and the fly wheel ? can anone conferm this please. Want to get anything i need before i take my engine out. My 305 is a 88 and the 350 a pre 86. Thanks for the answers already i was looking at the alternator and things and there will go on no problem.
#6
you could take everything from the compuer controlled carb and all those goody's it has been done i think there is even a write up in montecarloss.com and make it work with the 350 or you can be like me and get a non cc carb(q-jet(direct bolt on)or holly,edlebrock,ect( with a adapter plate or new intake)
a vacume advance dist base
buying a trq con lock out kit or wiring one up yourself(just gotta remeber to turn it off)
a vacume advance dist base
buying a trq con lock out kit or wiring one up yourself(just gotta remeber to turn it off)
#8
Yes you may even be able to get a trq converter from an older tran and be able to avoid the lock up issues but if u do everything to keep the comp and whatnot you wouldn't need to worrie about it