X2! Maybe somebody has a list of good Olds builders like Rocket Racing & BTR that he could call and get their scoop on a core and a build with power numbers and warranty etc.
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this ^^cullencombs said:Blueprint, really? I went that route once.GhettoRacingKid said:
Don't ever get a blueprint crate motor. Horror stories. They don't stand behind their work. Also, shoddy work and short cuts taken by them. Then, not if but WHEN your motor starts ticking or knocking, they stop returning your calls and emails. If they had the decency to stand behind their work and so called warrantee, I wouldn't be writing this. But such is not the case. Stay away from Blueprint.
there's a guy here in Freehold NJ, ive seen some videos of his engines, there monsters. I called to get a basic 350 built , nothing really special, 300-350 hp for 6k
http://www.proformanceunlimited.com/video.html
http://www.proformanceunlimited.com/video.html
If I was in New York area East coast I would go with BTR in California West Coast I would go with Dave Smith. You should go to Real Olds Power and look up the engine build section,then do a back ground search on reviews of any shop that you might want to use.There are at least three Olds Venders that I will not buy from.You can buy all the parts and take it to a local machine shop that has a good rep as well. I would build a mild 350 pre 1976 block solid main web engine.I would shoot for a true 9 to 1 com ratio.The Olds engine likes basic mods intake e brook rmp.headers,big valves in the factory head,dual patern cam more exhaust dur than intake. I would stay with a .500 max lift cam. Mild port and polish, 373 gears in the rear 2004r trans built for your new power level. Car would run in the 13's if you build and set it up right.I would buy my cam and lifters from a olds vender. You need a budget for your build take your time and do your home work,there are good shops out there you just have to take your time and find one.
Good luck. Fast engine parts seams to have good price on engine parts I have not used them maybe some else has? Summit and jegs also have good pricing on parts. You could also buy a new book on engine building buy Olds engine builder BTR.He also has a web page and a you tube video of him building a DX.
Just remember do your home work.
Good luck. Fast engine parts seams to have good price on engine parts I have not used them maybe some else has? Summit and jegs also have good pricing on parts. You could also buy a new book on engine building buy Olds engine builder BTR.He also has a web page and a you tube video of him building a DX.
Just remember do your home work.
Burnhard said:
Just out of curiousity, besides Mondello, which any Olds guy would agree has a $hit operation, who are your other two?
There are a couple I won't do business with as well; one because he did crap work for me in the past and ignores emails/calls to him, and at least one other who just seems like a jerk on ROP.
Rocket said:
I forgot all about "F"! I didn't even know he were still in buisiness.
Yeah, "O" is the jackweed I was refering to.
The guy who did crap work for me in the past, ( but made it up to me by helping me with something which I kinda 'forced' him to do because I think he owed me one ), told me he could get a particular product for me then decided to ignore all of my emails, phone calls, and PM's about actually getting said product is "M" who commonly goes by "S". What an "A" hole!
My '83 307 powered Cutlass wagon had a 350C behind it, I thought the 200 only went behind the 231 v6.
As has been said, I don't think a 200 will live long behind a 350, as you want the car for a DD perhaps now might be a good time to put in a 200r4, bear in mind the final drive ratio might be a bit tall for it though.
Roger.
As has been said, I don't think a 200 will live long behind a 350, as you want the car for a DD perhaps now might be a good time to put in a 200r4, bear in mind the final drive ratio might be a bit tall for it though.
Roger.
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