350 SBC setup
02-27-2008, 10:05 PM
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i was lookin to get at least 350, i wasnt sure i should build it much bigger than that cuz i didnt wanna give it more then it could handle...people told me that since its not the four bolt main and i was originally gunna boost it that i prolly shouldnt, but im just lookin for a street/strip car nd id love to have 400+ hp if i could for a reasonable price without boost...if u have a better set up im open to ne suggestions you guys got for me...Thanks
02-28-2008, 03:48 AM
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Well, the 383 is optimal for a budget. I have 1000$ in my 383 in my 89, i kill LS1s with bolt ons and pulls HARD even with a junk 2.73 gear. You canget a set of vortec heads and a 383 stroker kit and make 425+ hp and 450+ ftlbs tq. Enough to make anyone smile. A 2 bolt main is good for 500 hp with no problem as long as you stud the mains.
02-28-2008, 09:12 AM
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i wanted to get the 383 kit but i decided not to because of the gearing in the car i was originally gunna use, so i got a rebuild kit nd need a cam, heads, intake, carb and all that. but now im getting a trans am nd im just looking to build a motor thats gunna get me at least 350 to the wheel...i want a cam that will give me a little rough idle and give me some good torque nd horse power...im lookin to make most of my horse power before 5500 rpm..any suggestions??
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02-28-2008, 06:59 PM
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well, the thing is man, a 383 with vortec heads and a minor cam will make 400 ftlbs....at 3500 rpm or so, the crusing speed can be kept low and run great. I have a 383 in my car with a 2.73 gear, i cruise at 1100 rpm at 50 or so, damn near idling. Not what i want but it does its thing for now.
02-28-2008, 09:48 PM
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My setup is a 355 4 bolt main with forged srp pistons. 10.5:1 compression, Ported aluminum heads. Cam was 230 236 @ 0.50 but swapped it out now for a 240 246 because the heads flowed enough air for it. Got a edelbrock victor jr. intake with a holley hp series 750 carb. Havent got it dynoed with the new cam yet but i will but should be pushing a bit over 350 rwhp. and it runs really good even with my stock 2.77's. It will feel alot better once i put my gears in it. Basically a build for nitrous though. Thats what i wanted and im planning on running a 150 shot.
02-29-2008, 10:56 AM
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I guess there would only be one way to find out huh! Im sure yours pulls harder since youve got more tq. 383's put down good tq. Once i get my gears she should be pullin on you lol!
02-29-2008, 03:47 PM
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What kinda heads you think would go good with it...im lookin for 64 CC heads and im lookin to spend under 700 if i could...i was lookin at cast iron heads even...
02-29-2008, 07:41 PM
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Or do a search for articles on an engine build called danger mouse...that one helped me quite a bit....
