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Originally Posted by Charlie Coleman
I can't answer about the bolt hole for the clutch z-bar. I will say that I have found a hole for everything I wanted to bolt on. I am running an automatic. As for other issues, it's been mostly conversion type problems. Fuel tank with a sending unit for a larger return vs fuel source, pulley system, fuel system fittings, etc. The literature that comes with the motor is not real clear either. It left me scratching my head more than once. Of course if I did this again, it would seem way to simple. GM now has answer for some of these questions. They sell a complete serpentine pulley system, air cleaner, fuel fittings, etc. It really should be as simple as connecting a few wires, and firing the bad boy up, if only the directions were clear. I should write a book on this now! Hope this helps, and feel free to ask any questions if you choose to install one of these motors.
I did find Burt Chevrolet (Denver) and Scoggin Dickeys to be helpful with some of my questions.
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Im buying the RAMJET 350 CRATE in a couple days and will be putting it in a 86 GMC 4x4. What are some of the best peices of advice you can offer me regarding what you have learned. Just some facts about the truck:
- currently a 4 spd manual but hopefully ill be able to upgrade to a 5 speed if thats possible to mount up to this type of engine.
- currrently have a 3.4 v6 in the truck
- do i need an electronic fan for the new engine?
- what kind of fuel pump do i need, can i use the stock fuel pump i have? im assuming no
- does the engine just drop right in or did you have to modify the frame or engine mounts?
- GM recommends 92 octane gasoline, is that a requirement or can i use 87 regular?
- Does have a good tune stock? i plan to put a true dual exhaust on it.
- Hows the mpg?