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DIGS

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wade
Truck Year
1983
Truck Model
c10
Engine Size
305
I have a chance to pick up a good 1979 buick 350, I would like to put it in my 1983 truck what issues will I run in to?
 

1987 GMC Jimmy

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Mississippi
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Jesse
Truck Year
1987
Truck Model
V1500 Jimmy
Engine Size
350
You'll need to switch your transmission to a BOP case or get an adapter for sure. Also, you may need the Buick pre-bent steel fuel line if it still has a Quadrajet. I'm assuming the Buick Quadrajet would be a front inlet instead of a side inlet like a Chevy/GMC.
 
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