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cableguy0 · 08-08-2009, 02:45 PM

that setup could be a direct bolt in. what trans is currently in the truck? if its a 9 inch shaft th350 the 700r4 is a direct bolt in driveshaft will even work. same if its already a 700r4. i would leave the engine as is with the exception of the catalytic converter. the tbi runs great and it will get decent mileage. not gonna set any speed records but will be reliable.you can do the normal upgrades to get a few more ponies out of it. the serpentine setup is definately the way to go. basically drop it in as is. the only issue will be the speed sensor the car has versus a mechanical speedo drive. but there are adapter available to address that too

08-08-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap?? that setup could be a direct bolt in. what trans is currently in the truck? if its a 9 inch shaft th350 the 700r4 is a direct bolt in driveshaft will even work. same if its already a 700r4. i would leave the engine as is with the exception of the catalytic converter. the tbi runs great and it will get decent mileage. not gonna set any speed records but will be reliable.you can do the normal upgrades to get a few more ponies out of it. the serpentine setup is definately the way to go. basically drop it in as is. the only issue will be the speed sensor the car has versus a mechanical speedo drive. but there are adapter available to address that too __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.