98 5.7 swap

[molney09]

Hey im a little new here but ive seen that there is a lot of knowlage on this site, i have a 1985 gmc serria k1500. it has a 305 in it but i have an opportunity to get a vortec 5.7 with the computer and wiring harness. i was wondering if anyone has done a swap from carborated to the new fuel injection. i have the understanding that i could still use my th 700r4 as lone as i notch it out for the crank sensor and get the right torq converter. if anyone has and tips or can re direct me to a place that would help me out it would be a big help

-Thamks, Matt

[Captkaos]

It would pretty much be a bolt in.  If you can get the trans with it you could have the electronic trans control.  not sure what you mean by notching it out for a crank sensor.  A 4L60 (700R4) is the same as a 4L60E minus the electronics.

You will need to get an intank pump for an 87 pickup (think up to 93 will work) and you need a AC241 high pressure intank pump.  You will also need to upgrade all your rubber hose to EFI spec and you will need an actual return line to bleed the pressure.

[molney09]

Thanks Captkaos i will be running a fuel cell so i wound have to run a different fuel pump, i wont be able to ge the tranny with it so i will have to run my 700r4, the whole crank sensor thing was just something i herd that i might have to do.  My biggest concern is the whole running of the wire harness and computer with hooking up the ignition.