jeepdriver02
02-03-2002, 08:33 PM
I will soon own a 1985 chevy 304 out of an el-camino. Its a great engine, being given to me by my grandpa (hes dropping a 350 in the camino). I have an 86 CJ-7, Dana 300 T-Case, I will buy the adapter and mounts etc. What do I need to know, and what exactly will I need for this swap. I'm thinking a ring job and Vortec heads on the 304 before it goes in. Anyone who has done this swap please tell me what I need. I get everything but the Carb. Even K&N intake. Thanx
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michael orlandi
02-03-2002, 08:59 PM
I think you mean 305.If you are planning to run vortec heads you will need a special intake,intake bolt holes are stright down,not 45 deg.like most small blocks. However you can get manifolds from GM.Vortec heads have no cross over,so no EGR. GOOD LUCK
Stuman
02-05-2002, 02:57 PM
You will also have issues with the bell housing, your current one will work with a 304 but not a 305 Chevy (like your getting).
juniorjs
02-06-2002, 04:32 AM
I think you mean chevy 305(304 is a jeep motor). Now I had a 350 in my jeep and I took it off. You will need a new bellhousing from AA, motor mounts, new radiator(or change the ports on yours), flywheel from AA, headers or use the stock manifolds and you should be ok.
junior