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Post by chi on Aug 23, 2020 23:19:37 GMT -5
Kicking around the idea of building a 327 or 350 for my truck. It’s a 91 Chevy 1500 with the nv3500 5spd,right now it’s got a clapped z code 4.3 with 309k on it. She’s definitely tired. I was just trying to get some ideas together for a build,I’m gonna daily the truck but I still wanna be able to have fun in it. The engine would definitely be getting a cam and most likely heads or atleast head work,probably some short tubes on her as well. What are some good cam options? Lifters? Heads or head work? Carbs and intake? Really don’t wanna bore it or stroke it just yet,just trying to build something kiiinda cheap and realllly fun
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Post by klicky96 on Aug 24, 2020 19:45:26 GMT -5
What are your realistic goals? Stayin fuel injected or going to carb? Would you be willing to change the torque converter? Price range?
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Post by ron17t on Aug 24, 2020 21:01:18 GMT -5
Go to JEGS and buy a crate engine.They have all different types,come with warranties,and are cheaper than you can build a similar one for.
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Post by chi on Aug 24, 2020 21:11:53 GMT -5
What are your realistic goals? Stayin fuel injected or going to carb? Would you be willing to change the torque converter? Price range? I wanna be over 300 to the wheels,going to ditch the tbi for a carb. It’s an nv3500 5 speed. I really don’t have a price range right now,just trying to get some ideas. But I really wanna keep it as low buck as possible |
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Post by Luke Wells on Aug 25, 2020 0:19:17 GMT -5
What are your realistic goals? Stayin fuel injected or going to carb? Would you be willing to change the torque converter? Price range? Not too many torque converters in manual transmissions. Lol |
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Post by DTOM101 on Aug 25, 2020 10:50:43 GMT -5
Buy a vortech 350 carb it put metal timing cover on it An HEI distributor Mission accomplished Without breaking the bank .
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Post by klicky96 on Aug 25, 2020 15:20:43 GMT -5
What are your realistic goals? Stayin fuel injected or going to carb? Would you be willing to change the torque converter? Price range? Not too many torque converters in manual transmissions. Lol I completely looked past the 5 speed part lol |
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Post by amkear613 on Aug 27, 2020 18:22:42 GMT -5
Buy a vortech 350 carb it put metal timing cover on it An HEI distributor Mission accomplished Without breaking the bank . And those are usually the oem rollers, opens up a lot of options for a $200 camshaft I snagged a block with the bosses but they need drilled and tapped. Have a project for it but decided to sell the block myself. Cheap way to have the power he wants for sure |
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Post by amkear613 on Aug 27, 2020 18:26:13 GMT -5
I’ve seen 5.3 ls engines complete for for $500 as well on Craigslist . Usually that’s in the 140k-170k mile range though
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Post by chi on Aug 29, 2020 0:59:16 GMT -5
Not wanting to LS swap it,maybe one day but it’ll get a 6.0 atleast
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Post by amkear613 on Aug 29, 2020 7:42:29 GMT -5
Not wanting to LS swap it,maybe one day but it’ll get a 6.0 atleast I’ve got an old truck (‘46) that’ll get a new heartbeat eventually. Everyone and their cousin is ls swapping. So I think I’ll keep it old school. If you ever do though check out sloppy mechanics. |
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Post by chi on Aug 29, 2020 8:19:15 GMT -5
Not wanting to LS swap it,maybe one day but it’ll get a 6.0 atleast I’ve got an old truck (‘46) that’ll get a new heartbeat eventually. Everyone and their cousin is ls swapping. So I think I’ll keep it old school. If you ever do though check out sloppy mechanics. Will do man,thanks for the heads up. That’s the exact reason I don’t want to LS swap it though lol |
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Post by chi on Oct 22, 2020 21:32:32 GMT -5
Went with the stock 350tbi for now. Gonna get injectors,adjustable fuel pressure regulator,shorty headers and maybe get a reflash on the computer for a higher rev limiter for when I find a cam to throw in it. It’s in a slammed rcsb obs Chevy with a 5spd so either way it’s about to be a blast to drive
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