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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

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Originally Posted by TPI Monte SS

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

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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

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

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Originally Posted by 87GTA

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

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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

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Originally Posted by deadtrend1

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

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Originally Posted by TPI Monte SS

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-Co...mZ200298003558

The Fixer · 01-15-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 87GTA

here is the website with the engine for sale http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-Co...mZ200298003558

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

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Originally Posted by 87GTA

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.