EastTexasMinis

Anyone know of a good and reputible shop around Tyler? I'm getting geared up to do a 350 swap in my truck, but it needs to be gone through and checked first. I'm really just contemplating rebuilding my 305. Figuring what will interchange and work between a 92 engine and 85 engine is a PITA, along with the computer upgrades I would have to do.

the only thing you should have to replace on the swap is the intake manifold, i think. give mayhem dave a call, 903-504-7448.

and as far as machine shops, theres higginbotham, rays, or tidmores.

Yeah, after some research, I've found the intake is different. I am going to use the intake already on the 350 and buy a TBI adapter. I will also need 350 injectors, knock sensor, and 350 PROM chip for the ECU. I'm swapping out the V-Belt system and just using my serpentine with all my accesories. According to a lot of folks and different forums, it is "supposed" to be a pretty straight forward swap. It's a GM crate egine with ~ 35k miles my dad is giving me, so I figured I HAVE to use it lol. Also, he said I could have the rebuilt 700r4, but I would have to use a floor shifter, and I need to check to see if it would be in the same place as my 5 spd. shifter is now. This all won't be happening for a month or so. I've got a ski trip, and have to get it layed out again on the new 22's, order compressors, finish the bed. (gotta love tax time lol). I forgot Dave did engine stuff, I will give him a call.

let me hold them 22's til your truck is ready lol. what kind did you get

and yeah its sposed to be fairly easy to do the swap

Coy's. I am ordering them at the end of the week. Last time I talked to them they said ship time was about a week. I would order them sooner, but I will be out of town with nowhere to ship to.

my house, ill take real good care of em' til you get back! lol

how much were they if youy dont mind me askin

haha. Yeah, they are $1400 with shipping. Chrome is $1700 with shipping.

Thats a decent deal, I really like the Coy's. Guess I'm gonna have to look at some different wheels now lol.