Still looking for a 350 currently and might as well do some due diligence and gather opinions. One user is currently selling a 350 and he is local, I hope I can get my cash in first.

Current Set up is stock un-molested 307, headers, replaced carb. It looks like an oil leak is developing near the pan and I am just about to cross the 100k mark. Trans is 2004r with shift kit, replaced 20k miles ago. Rear is EATON HD 3:73 (replaced 15k ago, rated at 430 HP according the speed shop who sold it to me)

Once I find the 350 (looking for pre-smog, 68-71 4bbl), I am think new timing set, freeze plugs and pan gasket, water pump and swap the 307 HEI into a possible points motor (am I missing anything?) the car also needs new headers, Any recommendations? I found a pair of flo-techs for $155 on summit. They are not ceramic but frankly if the headers last 4-5 years I'll be happy.

Is it realistic to think I can do the swap myself over a weekend with Dad? Car has new rad, fan clutch, PS pump, Alt, batt.


What say you CO?

 

You can do the swap no sweat in one weekend . That is as long as the engine stuff is done before hand liked during the week. I have had engines swapped out and in and hooked up in less than 24 hrs. Not running but all set up to go with no prep time before hand .

 

Do some of your store runs early, get the stuff you will need
filters
hoses
belts
coolant
oil
oil-dri :-)

 

X2 with octania I have lost countless hours in the past running around.

 

Motor has been purchased. Details are in most recent post under Small Block forum. Feedback has been great!

 

Can't wait to see how it turns out. Keep us posted.