i have a vortec 350 and 4l60 e iam putting in my malibu, any suggestions or advice? Any one do this project here? Headers? Fuel Pump? Radiator?
98 Vortech Swap
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it should be a pretty simple swap, hardest part will be the computer and wiring.. any sbc headers should work on it if im not mistaken.. same for the mounts..
i did the vortec swap.goes right in.had to get a vortec intake maniold 'cause i carbed mine.used the ccc carb.had to get a carb adapter to make carb fit.had to tweak the throttle linkage.got edelbrock tes headers.they fit with no clearence issues.have to run external pipe to use the egr.i got manifold without egr provisions.used '92 chevy caprice 4.3 taxi acc drive so i could have 124 amp alt.had to lenthen 02 wores.im using 4 wire heated 02 for faster lose loop operation.used zz4 cam with beehive comps cam valve springs.used the 2004r that i had built to handle the 350.bet run was 14.1 at 100 mph with a 3.23 rear gear and 20" rims.gets about 21 to 23 mpg on the freeway at 70 to 75 steady state cruise.and the cruise works
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