Common block conversion

[beefalobilly]

In my 86 GLh I was thinking about the possibility of going to a common block. Would I be able to use my current top end with a square tooth timing belt?
Basically, what would I have to do to make my 86 top end (with T2 blowthrough manifold) work with the common block bottom end?

[ShelbyGLHS592]

I'd go with the round tooth. I think you'll have to anyway. I don't think a square tooth sprocket is compatible with a common block crank. Your top end will bolt right on. Another tip: You can use your L-body water pump/housing with the common block. You'll have to notch your oil pan's lip for clearance.

[beefalobilly]

THanks for the reply, didn't even think about the crank not being compatible with my sprocket...
So would the main problem be the square/round tooth mixup? A round tooth cam sprocket would bolt right up wouldn't it?
Also, the oil pan from a common block is unique to the common block isn't it?

[Radiant_Red]

oil pan needs to be from common block yes, u will have to just pull ur cam gear off and swap it to a round tooth gear bolts right up... there is no way to use the square tooth gear on teh commonblock..