Craigslist sanity check: 4L80e + 5.7L SBC 350

[tmoble]

That's a CFI, worse than a TBI, which are actually pretty good.

96 was not a good era for the SBC IMO. you don't want to to try to use that CFI deal, it's a PITA from one end to the other. I see that it does have a distributor in the traditional SBC loction, that helps. Count carefully how many bolts are holding the intake manifold on, it'll be either 8 or 12. if it's 8 it might be an early Vortec, which is a good thing. Look at the back of the block, on the bellhousing flange behind the left head. there should be cast in, not stamped numbers there. post them or a pic of them.

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by tmoble

That's a CFI, worse than a TBI, which are actually pretty good.

96 was not a good era for the SBC IMO. you don't want to to try to use that CFI deal, it's a PITA from one end to the other. I see that it does have a distributor in the traditional SBC loction, that helps. Count carefully how many bolts are holding the intake manifold on, it'll be either 8 or 12. if it's 8 it might be an early Vortec, which is a good thing. Look at the back of the block, on the bellhousing flange behind the left head. there should be cast in, not stamped numbers there. post them or a pic of them.

Thanks for the info. I count 8 bolts for the intake manifold. 4 at each end. I also had the casting number checked and it says Gen I vortec 4 bolt main, roller cam with ZZ4. That seems to be a good thing: 10243880 is the casting #.

I'm trying to price and part out what I'll need to convert the engine away from all these electronics. Intake manifold, carburetor, HEI Distributor, etc... I'll post a parts list here to get some feedback so I'm not throwing money down the tube trying to make this engine work.

Jegs 20 circuit universal wiring harness. $270:
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...annel=Shopping

Intake Manifold, Edelbrock Performer 2116 Vortec: $230
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-2116/

Carburetor Edelbrock 1406 600cfm/electric choke: $334
http://www.summitracing.com/

Hedman 69520 S10 v8 Headers ($180):
Hedman 69520

Fuel pump: Holley Red Electric $120
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/h...01-1/overview/

Oil pan...

Oil Pump: $23
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...-summit-racing

Oil Cooler bypass adapter ($25)
GM part 19299222

That should be it

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by gigamanx

That should be it

my wife laughs heartily when I say this.