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87GTA
01-13-2009, 07:16 PM
i am not sure if the T-5 tranny would fit on a TPI corvette 350??
Batman
01-13-2009, 08:36 PM
I would think since the early ones were T5's it shouldn't be a problem. It will definately physically bolt to the motor though.
maroman88
01-13-2009, 08:51 PM
early C4's were the 4+3 trans, then went to an M6, but im pretty sure the motors were the same
The Fixer
01-14-2009, 11:10 AM
If you're talking about swapping a Vette 350 into your F-body, then yes, you can bolt the flywheel/clutch/bellhousing from your T5 up to the back of the Vette motor and install.
If you wanna put a T5 in a Vette, well, that's a different animal all together.
87GTA
01-14-2009, 06:23 PM
If you're talking about swapping a Vette 350 into your F-body, then yes, you can bolt the flywheel/clutch/bellhousing from your T5 up to the back of the Vette motor and install.
If you wanna put a T5 in a Vette, well, that's a different animal all together.
LOL nah i am thinking about putting it in my T/A i know where i can get a good low milage vette motor and my T/A has the T-5 tranny in it!
Tru2Chevy
01-14-2009, 07:54 PM
Don't get hung up on searching for a 350 TPI vette motor. Chances are you won't find a low mileage one for a decent price (it's been more than 15 years since they were new).
- Justin
87GTA
01-14-2009, 08:08 PM
Don't get hung up on searching for a 350 TPI vette motor. Chances are you won't find a low mileage one for a decent price (it's been more than 15 years since they were new).
- Justin
i found a 1991 TPI 350 with 91,000 miles on it for $1,500 and was thinking about it??
The Fixer
01-14-2009, 09:00 PM
i found a 1991 TPI 350 with 91,000 miles on it for $1,500 and was thinking about it??
If you took the 1 off the front of that number it'd be a good deal. I bought a 2-bolt main, iron head L98 from an '88 GTA from SmokingSS for $150 a few years back. Even if it's a legit Vette L98 with the aluminum heads and 4-bolt main block, it's ~maybe~ worth $600-700. As Justin said, it's an old motor. Hell, $1500 would almost get you a used LS1 with a harness.
My advice - keep shopping, or get the guy selling the L98 to cut his price by 60%.
LTb1ow
01-15-2009, 12:58 PM
You should stick an LT1 in it.
87GTA
01-15-2009, 04:27 PM
You should stick an LT1 in it.
nah it would be nice and so would a LS1 but trying to do things cheap and simple!
deadtrend1
01-15-2009, 04:30 PM
i have a 350 from a 87 GTA that I'm probably going to wind up selling.
87GTA
01-15-2009, 04:46 PM
i have a 350 from a 87 GTA that I'm probably going to wind up selling.
is everything intact like TPI system and what not??
87GTA
01-15-2009, 04:59 PM
If you took the 1 off the front of that number it'd be a good deal. I bought a 2-bolt main, iron head L98 from an '88 GTA from SmokingSS for $150 a few years back. Even if it's a legit Vette L98 with the aluminum heads and 4-bolt main block, it's ~maybe~ worth $600-700. As Justin said, it's an old motor. Hell, $1500 would almost get you a used LS1 with a harness.
My advice - keep shopping, or get the guy selling the L98 to cut his price by 60%.
here is the website with the engine for sale http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-Corvette-L98-Engine-with-700-R4-Automatic-Trans-91k_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262 QQcategoryZ33615QQihZ010QQitemZ200298003558
The Fixer
01-15-2009, 05:14 PM
here is the website with the engine for sale http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-Corvette-L98-Engine-with-700-R4-Automatic-Trans-91k_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262 QQcategoryZ33615QQihZ010QQitemZ200298003558
Well, that's not a bad deal then; they're including the trans, all the accessories, etc. for that price. If you already have a TPI setup, you really don't need anything besides the engine. Maybe they would sell just the motor?
deadtrend1
01-15-2009, 05:53 PM
is everything intact like TPI system and what not??
yes .. still in the car at the moment. Runs and everything
PolarBear
01-19-2009, 07:03 PM
fparts is Contemporary Corvette, they probably wont sell you it any other way except the way it is listed. With the trans, but no harness, it isnt worth $1,600
Fast92RS
01-19-2009, 08:44 PM
I have to agree 1600 is too much. I bought a complete 350 tpi from a gta with harness and accs. that had 60k on the motor for $500 a while back. Keep searching. Check out the thirdgen.org boards. There is always someone selling one.
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