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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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I have a 01 camaro that i put a older rebuilt 350 carbed motor in. the problem i have run in to is the carb is partially under the cowl. has anyone done this swap before and if so what are my options at this point?
 
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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i would like to see a picture of this. i dont think u have many options. cut and chop or get the right motor,,, might be able to get a fi system that will work.
 
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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as soon as i get a pic i will add it!
 
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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That is crazy, and the 350 a 4th gen that had a 3800? What about Tranny's how did that work?
 
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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I had 700R4 tranny that im using for now. everything worked out fine with that. the car starts, and goes through all the gears. but theres no room for a air filter, which didn't even cross my mind till it was to late. Hind sight is 20/20 unfortunetly.
 
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I found this, Its with a Tubular BMR K-Member that is designed for old school SB and BBs. Not a whole lot of room for air cleaner. I would really injoy replacing the spark modual in that bad boy.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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it's up to you. good luck dude.
 
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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How did you handle the Motor mounts/Frame issue?
 

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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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i hade to put new motor mounts in it and installed sub-frame connectors. its been a pain and a lot more work then i had expected but it does look and sound great! unfortunetly this air filter issue has me stumped.
 
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A friend actually had specs on where the new motor mounts needed to be placed!
 



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