Vortec 350 into K5 Blazer - Will Accessory Brackets Fit?

[PWagon]

I want to put a late 90's Chevy 350 Vortec engine in my K5 Blazer. Will my alternator, power steering, and a/c brackets bolt up to the Vortec block? My current block is a mid 80's Chevy 305.

Also, does anyone know if someone makes a "closed loop" wiring harness to make a Vortec engine run?

 

[4X4HIGH]

The brackets will bolt up just fine. The wiring harness i'm sure someone makes as a standalone harness but I don't know who so just do a google search and i'm sure you'll fine a vendor who makes one.

 

[DK5]

I don't know if the exhaust manifolds fit? Might have to find something aftermarket that will fit. Someone should confirm that for me though...

 

[79rustyk10]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=700408

http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=60212&SearchAll=4x4 OffRoad

Heres a couple I just found to help with the harness. Someone on here has a 350 vortec in his truck, I just cant remember who.

 

[Cornfield creations]

In all honesty, I would do away with the computer setup. You can get a vortec manifold and run a carb on it with no problems. The 96-98 OBDII system is prone to many issues. The CSFI system in the intake is prone to carbon build up, unless you go with the multi-port injection.

The exhaust manifolds with bolt right up to the heads with no issues.

 

[DK5]

In all honesty, I would do away with the computer setup. You can get a vortec manifold and run a carb on it with no problems. The 96-98 OBDII system is prone to many issues. The CSFI system in the intake is prone to carbon build up, unless you go with the multi-port injection.

The exhaust manifolds with bolt right up to the heads with no issues.

I was just wondering if it would fit between the frame rails though

I remember reading about clearance issues from putting later model 350 headers on an older 350.. thats why I ask

 

[79rustyk10]

If you use the correct headers for the chassis, and keep the engine where the general put it, it will bolt in the same as any other gen 1 SBC.

 

[79rustyk10]

In all honesty, I would do away with the computer setup. You can get a vortec manifold and run a carb on it with no problems. The 96-98 OBDII system is prone to many issues. The CSFI system in the intake is prone to carbon build up, unless you go with the multi-port injection.

The exhaust manifolds with bolt right up to the heads with no issues.

Quoted for truth, as much as I love the 94-98 chevy/GMC bodystyle, I hate the vortec FI setup just as much.