The shortblocks are pretty much the same, other than switching the dipstick over to the opposite side, around 87. The same year, they redesigned the cylinder heads. Changed their angle, and configuration. That was the first generation vortec. A different intake manifold is required, along with self aligning rocker arms.
350 and under are small blocks. There is also a 400 small block but there is a 400 large block. 396 and up are big blocks.
Yes.
All Chevy small blocks and big blocks would "fit" into that 88 but, you will have to deal with fuel delivery.
Yes.
5 quarts, same as all the rest of Chevy small blocks
As far as I know, all small blocks have adjustable valves. Definitely all small blocks built before the LT1 and LS1.
Chevy used to make a 427 big block, but the 427 small blocks are made from aftermarket parts.
Yes. The factory installed small blocks in most of those anyway.
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The make and model would help because Ford, Chevy and Mopar made small blocks.
If they are indeed both small block Chevies, then yes the intake will work.
yes it fit alot of Chevy engines including all small blocks and big blocks to same bolt pattern