Older Corvette 350! Will it work in Tahoe?

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Dec 3, 2011 | 7:44 PM

HonestJo

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Older Corvette 350! Will it work in Tahoe?

Hello,

I have a 2002 Tahoe 4wd LT 5.3ltr and the engine knocks sometimes and has a small miss when running.
I have a fresh new built 355 out of a 1985 Corvette just setting in my garage. My question is, will it bolt up to the trans in my 2002 Tahoe and can I transfer parts from the newer engine over to it.
Thanks in advance,
Jo

Dec 3, 2011 | 9:38 PM

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No I dont believe so. The LS series engine/trans is not really compatible with the Gen1 small block or transmissions. Check out this read here-

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Dec 6, 2011 | 1:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HonestJo

No, it's a completely different setup. If you wanna put that 355 in there you're looking at some serious work to make it happen. IMO replace the 5.3 (if you have to) with a 6.0!