engine/tranny swap question
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engine/tranny swap question
okay im sure this has been discussed multiple times, and i promice that i have searched, but i found nothing. my question is this; my car (1980) has a measly 305 in it witch has to go. i have read about something that is refered to as "4 bolt" and "2 bolt" i have no idea what this is. i want to put in a 350 crate engine, and possible a 454, im not quite sure yet but im leaning twards the 350. will a 350 crate motor slide right in? also if anybody has any advice on replacing my 3 speed automatic transmission with a manual, that would be appriciated, thank you very much and again im sorry that i could not find the answers that im sure are out there somewhere.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
As for the 350 it is a drop in. 
But you can also put in a 383 or a 406 as well will be a drop in. They are the same since they are Small Blocks.
Now for a Big Block you will need some cheap parts and expensive ones.
For the Gear Box it seems the biggie is a 5 speed. For that I would contact ClassicChevy5Speed and keisler and see what they have to say.
Or you can look here and save some funds on the conversion by using the Ford 5 speed and gathering the parts you need yourself. A good person to ask about this is Norvall here on the forum.
But you can also put in a 383 or a 406 as well will be a drop in. They are the same since they are Small Blocks.Now for a Big Block you will need some cheap parts and expensive ones.
For the Gear Box it seems the biggie is a 5 speed. For that I would contact ClassicChevy5Speed and keisler and see what they have to say.
Or you can look here and save some funds on the conversion by using the Ford 5 speed and gathering the parts you need yourself. A good person to ask about this is Norvall here on the forum.
Instructor
Joined: May 2005
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From: West Branch MI
Hey Jibbernaught, if you decide to get rid of your 305 lemme know. I need one in a bad way for a sentimental project I'm working on. It's backwards from the rest of you guys...I'm taking the newly-rebuilt 355 out and looking for a 305 to put in it's place!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Macon, GA
Originally Posted by lg4vette
Hey Jibbernaught, if you decide to get rid of your 305 lemme know. I need one in a bad way for a sentimental project I'm working on. It's backwards from the rest of you guys...I'm taking the newly-rebuilt 355 out and looking for a 305 to put in it's place! :o
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