Re: 392 for 345

["DENNIS L. PETTERSON II" <dpetters@domain.elided>]

On Mon, 16 Nov 1998, Doug Mitchell wrote:

> Thanks for the replies to my question about swapping a 392
> into a 345 Scout II.  Am I correct to assume that it can't
> be done and retain the EGR valve?  How about just putting
> the EGR on for show?  So far the smog police here in Utah
> don't perform a visual, but you never know when they'll
> start.  Would I have to obtain a manifold from a 79-80 Scout
> 345 to get the EGR mounts?  Wouldn't the EGR then work with
> the 345 heads?  The EGR might also help with the detonation
> problems that might ensue with 9.5 compression.  I ain't
> gonna buy no premium.
> 
> Doug
> '78 Scout
> '78 Traveler
Hi Doug,
 My '75 345 4bbl has an EGR valve and the manifold will bolt on to the
392.The EGR will help with detonation but there are other tuning
adjustments that can help also.
         
                      Dennis