1987-1990
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3rd Gear
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From: Corvette Capital Kentucky
1987-1990
I have a 1987-1990 (Unsure of the date since I have not purchased this vechicle yet) But I have a Corvette, and the engine has a rod knocking. I have a 1973 Oldsmobile 98 that has a 454 engine in, could I drop that engine into the Corvette? I also have a 350 engine could that work?
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St. Jude Donor '09
No. and yes the 350 block would work if you did some work to it. No was for the Big Block unless you want to rebuild the front end of the Vette. Cheaper to buy a running C4
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
If the Olds engine is like the Chevy 454, you can use it, but there are alot of mods, and it could be expensive. If the 350 has a one piece rear main seal, it will work no problem. If it is a two piece, you will need to change the flywheel/flexplate, and maybe the pan.
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3rd Gear
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From: Corvette Capital Kentucky
350 motor
The 350 motor would be coming from a 1979 GMC truck, do you think I would have any problems then what you guys think?
Engine is currently in running condition but needs some cleaning up.
And the reason for doing this is because I can get the corvette really cheap for about $800
Engine is currently in running condition but needs some cleaning up.
And the reason for doing this is because I can get the corvette really cheap for about $800
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From: Valparaiso
i would rebuild the original engine with topnotch internals and everything
trying to save in engine stuff won't be good on the long run.-
try to get it for $ 500 and fix the original engine
trying to save in engine stuff won't be good on the long run.-
try to get it for $ 500 and fix the original engine
Le Mans Master
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From: Valparaiso
i kinda suspected it.....well
go there,with $ 500 in hand
tell him,hey this is all i got,deal ?
if not,let it go....i think you can get it ...
trust me ,please do it and tell us how it went
go there,with $ 500 in hand
tell him,hey this is all i got,deal ?
if not,let it go....i think you can get it ...
trust me ,please do it and tell us how it went
