1988 Crate 350 engine swap for???????
10-01-2010, 08:16 AM
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1988 Crate 350 engine swap for??????? I have a 1988 Chevrolet Shortbed Stepside with a crate 350 stock in it, i am wanting to get some performance out of the truck and keep from spending 15,000 dollars on the engine. Should i swap for an LS2 or should i mod out the ehgine i already have (ie. engine bore)? Please help. Any suggestions will help. thank you.
10-01-2010, 08:59 AM
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why would you have to spend 15000 dollars to get the performance out of your 350. they make forged kits for 500$ to 1000$ for a 350 on ebay and they are really good kits. eagle is just one. you can forge and twin turbo a 350 for around 1500 to 2000$. and you can do it yourself or have a beer party and have lots of help. me and my son are going to put in his 4 bolt main small block 400 in my 1987 chrysler conquest after we get it done just like i told you. it is going to be a very nasty little car. and cheap to build.
As far as the ls1 and ls2 are concerned you are going to get into a much higher price for modding the engines. you can make them non fuel injection but they are still going to be alot higher to mod than a regular old 350.
As far as the ls1 and ls2 are concerned you are going to get into a much higher price for modding the engines. you can make them non fuel injection but they are still going to be alot higher to mod than a regular old 350.
10-01-2010, 02:42 PM
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Budget total with engine installed is under 10k but im going to do all the installing myself. i want around 400hp+ out of the truck and the less i have to spend the better. Thank you.
10-01-2010, 02:55 PM
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why would you have to spend 15000 dollars to get the performance out of your 350. they make forged kits for 500$ to 1000$ for a 350 on ebay and they are really good kits. eagle is just one. you can forge and twin turbo a 350 for around 1500 to 2000$. and you can do it yourself or have a beer party and have lots of help. me and my son are going to put in his 4 bolt main small block 400 in my 1987 chrysler conquest after we get it done just like i told you. it is going to be a very nasty little car. and cheap to build.
As far as the ls1 and ls2 are concerned you are going to get into a much higher price for modding the engines. you can make them non fuel injection but they are still going to be alot higher to mod than a regular old 350.
As far as the ls1 and ls2 are concerned you are going to get into a much higher price for modding the engines. you can make them non fuel injection but they are still going to be alot higher to mod than a regular old 350.
10-02-2010, 11:58 AM
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I am assuming the 10k budget is for everything...transmission and some suspension? I would buy a new 383 short block, AFR 195 heads (or similar) with 10.5:1 compression, RPM Air Gap, 750 Mighty Demon, Hydraulic roller with 240@.050" duration and around .600 lift on a 108LSA, some 1 3/4 headers, and a 3000 stall converter in a rebuilt 700R4. I would build the motor from a fresh short block and then sell your 350 to recoup some money. This should make 500HP and all together cost less than 10K. Shop for a 383 short block made from a newer roller block, so the cam swap is nice and easy. For traction, get a set of Cal Tracks and sticky tires and hold on!
