Thread: 350-for-350 motor swap.

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next disconnect VSS wires or the speedo cable wich ever it has. then the shifter cable , you will need to remove it from the arm and the bracket on the trans.

you may want to remove the distributer from the engine. because if the transmission tailshaft is lowerd much it will cause the distributor to hit the fire wall, and possibly break it.

you can use a jack or a stand to support the tail of the trans , then drop the rear cross member, while you are under the car, you can cut the exhaust pipes at the Y pipe if you are going to use headers, the Y pipe on these cars are very restrictive and need to be replaced with an after market version, for better flow .

next remove the 2 motor mount bolts , 1 on each side.
look around to make sure that nothing is attached to the trans and that everything is out of the way, so that the trans dont snag on something on its way out.

back to the engine look maround to make sure all wires and engine ground strap is removed from engine.

while the engine is out this is perfect to go over wiring that is usually hiden behind the engine and clean and repair and wire and connectors, also would be great time to paint the fire wall, and inner fenders.

when droping new engine in car. start by just getting the motor mount bolts in, I use a screwdriver to help line the bolt holes while a friend uses a pry bar to shift the engine as needed.

then reinstall trans cross member and track bar, but if you are going to go with the 350th trans. you will need to measure to make a new member and mounting holes. the 350th is shorter. and you will need to measure for a new driveshaft .

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this is a few things I didnt do when I had the chance with my engine out, that you may want to do.

repaint engine bay, get some braded stainless steel hydro hoses for trans cooling lines. and power stearing hoses.
get a new adjustable trackbar , and kit from jegs see below pictures.