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Need V8 engine advice.., what would you do? |
DougC |
Nov 22 2004, 11:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
OK guys, I have a (supposedly) rebuilt old 283 SBC in my garage, no documentation etc. has an Edlebrock intake and carb, oilpan is bent, no headers. I'm not sure what to do..I'd like to get something a little less obsolete, I'd really like to build a 302 maybe I should get a 4 bolt 350 block, add flattop pistons, 3" crank (to make a 302) , dbl roller chain, aluminum heads, etc.. Maybe I should buy one of the 350s you find on ebay being sold by engine rebuilt companies and are around $2000 or so, claiming 330hp or so (they usually have a warranty). Trouble is I have to watch how much I can spend because, well the conversion parts are gonna be expensive as you know. Which is why I got the 283 in the first place. BTW, I'll be using stock tranny. All Suggestion and opinions are welcome..
Doug C |
DougC |
Nov 22 2004, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
Budget is tight, HP..as much as possible but I want it to an everyday driver too.
Couple of questions on keeping the 283 scenario: 1). What would be the best bang for the buck upgrades to it ($1000 to spend)? 2). Which cam [specifics if possible] for highest redline and torque in the upper curve? 3). It'll need better than stock valve springs, right? 4). A/C setup.. gotta have it, any reason it couldn't be done on an old 283 (mounting points etc)? 5). Could the 283 be opened up to a 4" bore, to build a 302? and still be a daily car? Doug C |
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