If its the original setup for the 84 G20, I expect its a computer
controlled Quadrajet carb.
I don't believe you would realize a performance benefit by retrofitting
this system to your 57,
like you would from an EFI setup.
For a minimum change you could use the distributor out of the 283 in the
57, and reuse the 2 bbl from the 57 with a Mr. Gasket adapter on the
Quadrajet manifold. That would look very much like the original 57
installation. If you want to deviate from that, all the standard mods
are available - Carbs, cams, manifolds, ignitions, etc..
regards,
Leon
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>Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 21:59:33 -0700
>From: "Captain Kirk" <thecaptainkirk@yahoo.com>
>Subject: [oletrucks] engine swap - '84 chevy G20 van 350 engine to '57 3100
>
>Hey Gang,
>
>Another question on the engine swap topic; the '84 Chevy Van 350 engine is
>computer controlled (or at least I think it is from the looks of the black
>box under the drivers seat labeled "computer"); and so I'm wondering ....
>how can I do without the computer?
>
>I also don't know if it's fuel injected or carbureted (I'm a rookie at
>this); but if I want fuel injection do I absolutely need a computer?
>
>Basically, I'd like to simplify the whole '84 engine system by getting rid
>of smog stuff etc. to something much simpler and that more closely
>resembles the engine that came OUT of the '57.
>
>Thanks,
>Kirk
>'57 Chevy 3100
>Mira Loma, CA 91752
>
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