Budget Build 350
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Budget Build 350
I want to pick up an old bare bones short block and start building it. After that, a transmission and rear end, basically get a swap ready to go for a roller.
I'm on a budget right now... I'm looking to build a 300hp motor for starters that runs on pump gas. Engine budget, $1,000 to $1,500. I'm thinking a .030 over job, a mild cam, decent heads and intake, and I'm going with a 4 barrell.
Transmission wise, a 700r4 with a stall and shift kit. I need some highway mpg.
Wondering what's you guys had in mind for a decently reasonable build, what I should run with my transmission in terms of a stall or not, shift kit, etc.
Looking for 13's. Shouldn't be too hard right? I need some direction. It's my first build.
I'm on a budget right now... I'm looking to build a 300hp motor for starters that runs on pump gas. Engine budget, $1,000 to $1,500. I'm thinking a .030 over job, a mild cam, decent heads and intake, and I'm going with a 4 barrell.
Transmission wise, a 700r4 with a stall and shift kit. I need some highway mpg.
Wondering what's you guys had in mind for a decently reasonable build, what I should run with my transmission in terms of a stall or not, shift kit, etc.
Looking for 13's. Shouldn't be too hard right? I need some direction. It's my first build.
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Re: Budget Build 350
Budget minded 350" engine..
Try to locate a mid 90s truck engine from a 2500 series the generally have 4 bolt mains and hydraulic roller provisions.
Speed pro L2256 pistons w/rings
Machine block
Polish or turn crank
L31 vortec heads, machine for larger springs,screw in studs and 3-angle valve job
Comp cams 286hr10 230 560 110
Edelbrock air gap
Holley 650 dp Carb. or Edelbrock 1407(I prefer a stealthram)
Comp chromoly pushrods
melling oil pump STD.volume w/ high pressure spring
1.6 roller rockers
you will spend some bucks however this is one of many combinations that will get you your goal power and then some with dependability. You did mention fuel economy on the highway going Carb is not the best route but can be done...
Try to locate a mid 90s truck engine from a 2500 series the generally have 4 bolt mains and hydraulic roller provisions.
Speed pro L2256 pistons w/rings
Machine block
Polish or turn crank
L31 vortec heads, machine for larger springs,screw in studs and 3-angle valve job
Comp cams 286hr10 230 560 110
Edelbrock air gap
Holley 650 dp Carb. or Edelbrock 1407(I prefer a stealthram)
Comp chromoly pushrods
melling oil pump STD.volume w/ high pressure spring
1.6 roller rockers
you will spend some bucks however this is one of many combinations that will get you your goal power and then some with dependability. You did mention fuel economy on the highway going Carb is not the best route but can be done...
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Re: Budget Build 350
$1500 will all go towards the short block if you do it correctly...Better off slowly building a 383 over time on a stand than doing it that way, IMO. I've got a 355, but if I ever buy anything new again it's definitely either a 434 or 496 BBC. The whole "it costs the same" idea is definitely a motivator, heh.. The only reason why I have a 355 is because it IS new and I got a sick deal on it.
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An L98 or vortec truck take out would be best option for a motor that runs. Recam the truck motor with lt1 cam and throw on any intake/carb you want and its a 13 sec car with vortecs.
My friends 83 pickup ran 13.5's with lt1 cammed vortec motor. Kid here on this forum ran 11.8-11.9's with a comp cam 288hr vortec longblock. Granted the supporting mods like headers exhaust suspension and trans converter will eat 1500$ easily, motor side doesnt need to be complicated. Just gotta find the right core
My friends 83 pickup ran 13.5's with lt1 cammed vortec motor. Kid here on this forum ran 11.8-11.9's with a comp cam 288hr vortec longblock. Granted the supporting mods like headers exhaust suspension and trans converter will eat 1500$ easily, motor side doesnt need to be complicated. Just gotta find the right core
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Re: Budget Build 350
Any roller truck block with a good cam, and vortec heads/intake. If its in the budget I'd get a little work done on the heads and you'll need a carb intake. You can buy a vortec style carb intake for $200-300 (aftermarket). Pair that with a good exhaust, ignition, and gears.
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Re: Budget Build 350
An L98 or vortec truck take out would be best option for a motor that runs. Recam the truck motor with lt1 cam and throw on any intake/carb you want and its a 13 sec car with vortecs.
My friends 83 pickup ran 13.5's with lt1 cammed vortec motor. Kid here on this forum ran 11.8-11.9's with a comp cam 288hr vortec longblock. Granted the supporting mods like headers exhaust suspension and trans converter will eat 1500$ easily, motor side doesnt need to be complicated. Just gotta find the right core
My friends 83 pickup ran 13.5's with lt1 cammed vortec motor. Kid here on this forum ran 11.8-11.9's with a comp cam 288hr vortec longblock. Granted the supporting mods like headers exhaust suspension and trans converter will eat 1500$ easily, motor side doesnt need to be complicated. Just gotta find the right core
Right now I'm debating what I should do trans wise. I know I'm looking for a 700r4, definitely a shift kit. Torque converters are pricey for them, though. Maybe just a agressive shift kit and some 3.42's.
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$1500 will all go towards the short block if you do it correctly...Better off slowly building a 383 over time on a stand than doing it that way, IMO. I've got a 355, but if I ever buy anything new again it's definitely either a 434 or 496 BBC. The whole "it costs the same" idea is definitely a motivator, heh.. The only reason why I have a 355 is because it IS new and I got a sick deal on it.
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Yup, that's just about right... AFAIK the lightest of these cars, or at least pretty close, are the L69 5-speed cars, with the composite hood, and aluminum drum brakes; and those clock in at 3275 or thereabouts.
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