229 V6 to 350 V8 [Archive] - El Camino Central Forum : Chevrolet El Camino Forums

: 229 V6 to 350 V8


Skullzz13
06-06-2003, 10:37 AM
i plan on doing this over the summer, and i have a few Q's.

First of all, anyone know where i can get a decent 350 CHEAP? i dont want a beaten one, id actually prefer new, but it doesnt have to have performance crap on it (yet). I was thinking if i can find a GM factory surplus or something, that might do the trick. I have a short budget, so i need to find that cheap.

Second, if i do find one, what will i need to replace, and what can be kept? i know better than to think its as simple as drop in and go, but i'll also be the first to admit i have no clue what i'd need besides the engine, especially if i get a crate.

87SS
06-06-2003, 11:00 AM
Pace Performance (http://www.paceperformance.com/store.asp) has some decent deals on GM crate motors.....

Skullzz13
06-09-2003, 12:31 PM
still need more engine swap info, back up to the top!!

Digity
06-09-2003, 03:55 PM
Go to this web site http://www.chevyasylum.com/ and find the El Camino section
He did a V6 to V8 swap on an Elky. He also answered several of my emails. Good luck.