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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 |
marks914 |
Nov 22 2004, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
I bought running 305 ont of a chevy caprice for $300.00 Runs like a champ, still two years later!
Definately buy one that you have heard run, it will make life easier. Junkyards have running 350s still in the cars for 300-500. 305 is a long stroke, torquey with not much rpm, a 283 has some spin, but not too much torque. With my buildup cost was the main driver. Hope that helps _ Mark Oh yeah, just got my car back from Brad Mayeur. He re-geared the tranny and the car is a whole different animal to drive. Its great! |
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