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Offline 82chevy

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Re: engine swap
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2008, 12:25:23 pm »
VileZambonie, i was actually going to order these right through gm anyways because my father can get a discount. thanks for all the help guys
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Offline 82chevy

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Re: engine swap
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2008, 05:14:20 pm »
hey guys i have another question. if i get an older style engine (85 and older) can i use the accessories off my engine(87-95) now? or would i need to get a new distributer, water pump, etc? and instead of boring out my intake bolt holes can i just get and intake that accepts the tbi? sorry for all the questions but u guys seem to know ur stuff
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Offline werewolfx13

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Re: engine swap
« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2008, 05:59:29 pm »
The accessories should all fit. I don't know of a TBI intake manifold that bolts directly on older heads. You COULD buy/have made an aluminum plate that bolts onto a carb intake manifold then bolt your TB to that, but it would be much easier/cheaper to elongate your bolt holes.
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Re: engine swap
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2008, 02:47:09 pm »
All the accessories that bolt to an 87 will go on a pre-87.  If you are running TBI, you need the ECM controlled distributor.  I was thinking you can buy a TBI aftermarket intake that is made for Pre-87 blocks., but it is MUCH cheaper to modify the intake.
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