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Caprice engine in my K5?? Need Help

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bigoltrux77

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I have a 1983 K5 Blazer that needs an engine. I have a deal on a 350 out of a 91 Caprice. Runs good etc. What would i need to do to it to make it fit my truck. Im guessing an intake manifold being im carbed and its TBI. Will a normal SBC Manifold fit on this engine? What about Mech Fuel pump? Engine Mounts? etc etc. Thansk for the help.
 
bigoltrux77 said:
I have a 1983 K5 Blazer that needs an engine. I have a deal on a 350 out of a 91 Caprice. Runs good etc. What would i need to do to it to make it fit my truck. Im guessing an intake manifold being im carbed and its TBI. Will a normal SBC Manifold fit on this engine? What about Mech Fuel pump? Engine Mounts? etc etc. Thansk for the help.
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Why not get all the stuff to make it TBI in your truck, it's worth it.
Anyway you can use your intake if you redrill the bolt holes at a different angle to use your carb. Everything else will work fine from your engine.
 
I already dumped the other engine. I saved everything but the manifold bc it was for an engine with centerbolt heads. Im stupid. When buy the manifold, what year Chevy do i ask for? Also, when i think the fuel pump rod is to thick. It had an electric pump, so there was a plate covering the mechanical area. When i tried to mount the fuel pump, the pushrod was too thick. What kind of pushrod would i ask for at the parts store? Thanks again..
 
bigoltrux77 said:
I already dumped the other engine. I saved everything but the manifold bc it was for an engine with centerbolt heads. Im stupid. When buy the manifold, what year Chevy do i ask for? Also, when i think the fuel pump rod is to thick. It had an electric pump, so there was a plate covering the mechanical area. When i tried to mount the fuel pump, the pushrod was too thick. What kind of pushrod would i ask for at the parts store? Thanks again..
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To get a manifold that works for a carb and not having to redril, you have to go to the aftermarket like Edelbrock.
For the rod on the fuel pump I think they are all the same, but then again I could be wrong.
 
roadnotca said:
'91 Caprice(?) Isn't that an LT1?
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No, LT1s didn't come around until 92 in Corvettes and 94 in Caprices.

Only real advantage to the 91 Caprice motor is that it is a Roller Cam motor.

LT1 would be a much different swap. if you wanted carb it would be more expensive to swap, and if you wanted EFI, it would be much more complex than just a swap in and go. But like I said, 91 Caprice, is still just a Gen I smallblock.
 
sled_dog said:
No, LT1s didn't come around until 92 in Corvettes and 94 in Caprices.

Only real advantage to the 91 Caprice motor is that it is a Roller Cam motor.

LT1 would be a much different swap. if you wanted carb it would be more expensive to swap, and if you wanted EFI, it would be much more complex than just a swap in and go. But like I said, 91 Caprice, is still just a Gen I smallblock.
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My mistake. Got a little excited there.:haha:
 
I think you are going to have to run an electric fuel pump. Although the hole for the fuel pump push rod is there, I don't think they machined it to size.
 
i didnt know they offered 350's in those.. i have a 91 and its a 305. its pretty peppy but it is in a car. you sure its a 350?....:confused:
 
blazeonchevy said:
i didnt know they offered 350's in those.. i have a 91 and its a 305. its pretty peppy but it is in a car. you sure its a 350?....:confused:
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They did offer the 350's, I think they were the SS.
At least I know the SS came with the 350, and some police interceptors as well.
 
I sure hope its a 350 I just bought it and have a slew of 35o parts ready to go for it. If its a 305 I guess it will get the heve ho and Ill find a good 350 to rebuild. or maybe a build a 383 MMmmm horse power...
 
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