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Old 10-27-2011, 07:20 AM
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350 engine question

Hi guys, wasnt sure where to put this so I hope this is ok. I pulled my 305 tpi out of my 86 iroc z and found this engine. I wanted to see how you think it sounds. So here is the info: thank you.

DOES COME WITH A STORAGE STAND, HOWEVER! BLOCK CLEANED, TESTED, PAINTED BLACK, ALL NEW FROST PLUGS, PIPE PLUGS, CAMSHAFT BEARINGS INSTALLED. GM CRANK AND RODS. NEW MELLING OIL PUMP, SCREEN, AND STEEL SHAFT WITH BUILT IN GUIDE. NEW CHROME OIL PAN. OIL FILTER AND BREAK IN OIL INSTALLED AS WELL. CAST PISTONS AND RINGS. BRAND NEW EDELBROCK 2102 CAMSHAFT KIT. SEALED POWER DUAL ROLLER, ALL STEEL TIMING SET. NEW CHROME TIMING COVER. HEADS REBUILT, CLEANED, PRESSURE CHECKED, RESURFACED AND PAINTED. FEL PRO EMBOSSED STEEL SHIM STYLE HEAD GASKET INSTALLED FOR INCREASED COMPRESSION. ELGIN PUSHRODS, SEALED POWER ROCKER ARMS AND VALVE SPRINGS. BRAND NEW EDELBROCK 2101 ALUMINUM INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALONG WITH BRAND NEW EDELBROCK SIGNATURE SERIES VALVE COVERS. OIL PUMP NEEDS TO BE PRIMED, VALVES ADJUSTED AND CAMSHAFT BROKEN IN WHEN INSTALLED. THIS IS OUR REPLACEMENT MOTOR FOR MOST GM MUSCLE WITH A 350. WE HAVE BEEN USING THIS COMBO FOR YEARS AND IT RELIABLY PROVIDES ROUGHLY 275 HP ON THE DYNO WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY HEADERS AND A PROPER CARB AND TUNE.
Old 10-27-2011, 08:43 AM
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Re: 350 engine question

I know I just posted this just a while ago, but if anyone has any insight that would be greatly appreciated. Because I have to buy this today if I want it. thanks again.
Old 10-27-2011, 11:21 AM
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price is 800.00
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wow so many people looking at this but noone can give what they think, guessing noone has expertise in this field. thanks anyways
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A lesson about forums sir.We all have lives outside of this and other forums.For me when I see what I think is a bad attitude,and this one being I didn't post the moment you wanted me to,then threw out a rude comment,no sir I am not going to help.

You might want to start over by saying your sorry.

You have to buy this today......................Really-really??.
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Re: 350 engine question

good for a laugh, like sbc are scarce !!!
Old 10-27-2011, 11:59 PM
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Re: 350 engine question

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A lesson about forums sir.We all have lives outside of this and other forums.For me when I see what I think is a bad attitude,and this one being I didn't post the moment you wanted me to,then threw out a rude comment,no sir I am not going to help.

You might want to start over by saying your sorry.

You have to buy this today......................Really-really??.

ok sorry, was really just in a hurry. yea a guy was holding this,and i wanted to give him a def answer. I understand we all have lives outside of here as for me afternoon shift this week, thats why all mine were in mid day.
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Re: 350 engine question

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good for a laugh, like sbc are scarce !!!

SBC not at all scarce!! but I havent found one for this price in a while at least not here.
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Re: 350 engine question

Well ok then.It's a stock standard build with what amounts to a RV cam.One that sounds like a flat tappet cam as well.Most shops the trend these days is to build a roller hyro unless the customer insists on a flat tappet.Are they giving any guarantee??.I think it wouldn't be that hard for you build one yourself at that price providing you found a block that didn't need to be bored.I would question why this one didn't.Most do.
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Re: 350 engine question

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Well ok then.It's a stock standard build with what amounts to a RV cam.One that sounds like a flat tappet cam as well.Most shops the trend these days is to build a roller hyro unless the customer insists on a flat tappet.Are they giving any guarantee??.I think it wouldn't be that hard for you build one yourself at that price providing you found a block that didn't need to be bored.I would question why this one didn't.Most do.

As far as I know there was no guarantee. yea I kninda thought I could build that for that price, but every block I find ppl want like 300 bucks for. heck not long ago I could find them all day for 50-100. thanks again.
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Re: 350 engine question

i would want to know more specifics on the pistons & heads. that cam is basically stock or near stock. im guessing its a low compression engine using lots of cheap parts with some chrome. no warranty? id be very leary of doing business this way. sounds like theyre giving you a sales pitch to hurry up and buy now before its too late, krap. if your looking for a high performance engine,...i doubt this is it. maybe for an old work truck? this is my honest thoughts. take your time, do some research, shop around. best of luck.
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Re: 350 engine question

ok so I found some more information out and here it is.
Reconditioned gm crank and rods. Sealed power pistons. Sealed power bearings.

Block casting# is 3970014 which fits 68-77 passenger cars and 69-79 trucks. Block was cleaned, checked for cracks, cylinders were honed, no boring was necessary, new camshaft bearings, frost plugs and pipe plugs installed. Heads were pressure checked, cleaned, resurfaced, new valve stem seals, springs, rocker arms, pivots, pushrods installed. This engine originally come out of a 75 monte carlo
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Re: 350 engine question

i have about 1,000 bucks to get a engine and shipping(if it needs shipped). I really dont want a used engine, so reman or new only. I know it might be hard to find one for 1,000. It dont need to be complete but like to have up to at least the heads(but I also have my heads from my tpi 305) that I could use. I can take my time and buy the rest i need. Figured I'd throw this out there as an option. If anyone has a suggestion I know your let me know. Thanks again.
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Re: 350 engine question

if they couldnt even get "freeze plugs" right in the description, id be very leery.
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if they couldnt even get "freeze plugs" right in the description, id be very leery.
Frost plug and core plug are also correct. Tomato Tohmato dude.
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out of all the engine builders ive talked to, not a single one has called it anything but a freeze plug.
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