Guest lukes280 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Alright, my dad and i just picked up a 1988 c1500 pickup with a 5.7 tbi and 700r4 as a donor. i know the engine has a cam that will be changed but is there other things that are strongly suggested to do to the engine before its in the 280? and if so...prices maybe? i know there are kits(intake manifold) to convert the tbi to a carb setup, but cant seem to find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Yo, check edelbrock, they make manifolds that will work for your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lukes280 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I thought i remembered edelbrock making all kinds of different manifolds. Thanks. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 What do you want the engine to do? Drag race, top speed, autox. Once again, you're new to the site, use the SEARCH function, go get a book on engine rebuilding to run diagnostics on the engine comp check etc. Don't let my post discourage you but come on you have to do some work around here. Prices go to Summit Racing or Jegs they have online pricing. Best of luck, just figure out what you want the engine to do and what your final goal will be. I'd start with the brakes and suspension on the car if I were you. What good is power with out control? d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.