crate engine gm 350/385

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06-04-2016, 08:23 AM

timbow

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crate engine gm 350/385

has anyone put this engine into their 70-72 vette ? I am wanting to save my original 350/350 and put one of these in. I am hearing there are hood clearance issues and maybe the oil pan.
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08-10-2016, 05:47 PM

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Oil pans are Vette specific. Hood clearance depends on intake manifold. You should be able to use your oil pan and intake from the original engine. From a 265 to the stroked 383 crate, a small block is a small block.