Year and Model: 1985 El Camino
Engine Specs and Modifications: In 350, out 305
Drivetrain Specs and Modifications: 200-4r, Limited slip Diff with 3.73 gear ratio
Starting this thread to sort of keep me motivated, as my engine swap kind of developed into a whole lot more work
Picked up this engine mild 350 4bolt mains a couple weeks ago from a member on ECC Kerno you can kinda see his beautiful beast in the background (modifications to come)
Started my engine swap last week when I began with this POS 305, began labeling disconnecting wiring harness and vacuum lines etc. The wiring was completely distroyed by the P.O and many of the plugs were either disconnected or melted, lots of wires were stripped. Im amazed there wasn't a fire when I use to drive it.
Front Clip and Cowl hood off and in the bed
Tragic discoverys
Damaged AC box
Example one of many damaged/ cut wires just hanging
Even CA cars are not safe, looks like something punctures the floor board and was just sealed with silicone which probably led to rust next to it
Damaged wheel wells
More to come!
Engine Specs and Modifications: In 350, out 305
Drivetrain Specs and Modifications: 200-4r, Limited slip Diff with 3.73 gear ratio
Starting this thread to sort of keep me motivated, as my engine swap kind of developed into a whole lot more work
Picked up this engine mild 350 4bolt mains a couple weeks ago from a member on ECC Kerno you can kinda see his beautiful beast in the background (modifications to come)
Started my engine swap last week when I began with this POS 305, began labeling disconnecting wiring harness and vacuum lines etc. The wiring was completely distroyed by the P.O and many of the plugs were either disconnected or melted, lots of wires were stripped. Im amazed there wasn't a fire when I use to drive it.
Front Clip and Cowl hood off and in the bed
Tragic discoverys
Damaged AC box
Example one of many damaged/ cut wires just hanging
Even CA cars are not safe, looks like something punctures the floor board and was just sealed with silicone which probably led to rust next to it
Damaged wheel wells
More to come!
