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Old Oct 23, 2021 | 02:01 AM
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Hello.Got a question.I have a 98 Yukon 4X4 5.7 engine I want to put in a 2WD 94 Silverado which has a 5.7 TBI.Both automatics.Swapping only engines.What is the easiest and CHEAPEST way to go about it?Can I swap intakes to make it easier.I can turn wrenches,but older stuff mainly.All this computer and wiring is giving me a headache thinking about it.Would really appreciate some advice and thanks alot.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 01:56 AM
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98 should be vortec heads & intake and 94 TBI heads & intake are different bolt pattern. So can't just swap the intake, you'd have to also swap cylinder heads and that would be a downgrade.
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He should be able to run the vortec heads it might not be cheap or easy but is doable. I believe Edlebrock and GM sell the correct intake. I don't know if you can find them anymore but there used to be a TBI adapter that allowed you to bolt the throttle body onto a carburetor style intake.

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Originally Posted by LLLosingit
He should be able to run the vortec heads it might not be cheap or easy but is doable. I believe Edlebrock and GM sell the correct intake. I don't know if you can find them anymore but there used to be a TBI adapter that allowed you to bolt the throttle body onto a carburetor style intake.
If money isn't limited then I'd of suggested he get a vortec carb intake and then a self tuning aftermarket TB unit like FiTech or others. But his post said that he wanted the "CHEAPEST way to go about it" and that would be keeping it stock tbi-heads to match the tune ecm, harness, exc....

Still I suppose he could maybe find or make a TBI adapter plate for a normal dual plane vortec intake But again the tune would no longer be optimal for diff heads, intake exc...

Actually I just looked and they make a plate for exactly that [Trans Dapt 2200] learn something new everyday. There's even a video of a guy with one, see below.

I also saw that TBI to vortec heads intake and it's still available new for like $558+tax LOL https://sdparts.com/i-19976058-chevr...oaAldTEALw_wcB

I'd maybe buy the adpater plate and a cheap ebay vortec dual plane(still cheaper to swap heads), tune would prob be good enough but not ideal.

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