350 Olds Piston options:
350 W-31 Sealed Power Forged 10.5:1 Part # L2320F (standard bore)
Sealed Power Forged 10.25:1 hi-comp Part # L2321F (0.030" over).
Forged pistons are also available from
Diamond
CP (4.065) #BO7000-008
Venolia Dome #5840, Flat Top #5830
Probe SRS +0.30” (4.087) #14475 9.48:1 w/72cc heads
Mondello +0.30” (4.087) #2020+.030 9.51:1 w/72cc heads
Heads: As long as you have casting code "2" - "7" heads, you are OK. Toss them "8" emission heads. because of huge chamber size and the latter because of the odd-sized valves. If you are running the stock cast replacement 7.9:1 pistons, you will have to mill the head 0.0450" - 0.050" (maximum) to return the compression to an actual CR of 8.9:1. And fully port and polish the 350 heads. Add W-31 valves (2.000" intakes and 1.625" exhausts). Run Harland Sharp Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms, Isky #200-AGP Guide Plates, Comp Cams “Hi-Tech” 3/8" pushrods.
I also agree sell the 650, and go with 750 holley/or q-jet. run a 160^ stat, and go with 22-2500 stall, 3.42 gears
The old formula rule is (hp=$) how fast you wanna go?? but if your only planning on $500 budget dont expect too much.
Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package Components for 397hp in a 350 c.i.d. Oldsmobile:
397hp @ 6000 rpm, 400tq @ 4500 rpm
Performer RPM Intake 7111
Performer RPM Cam 7112 224/234 @ .050 .496/.520 lift
Performer 750 Carb 1407
Headers 1-3/4” 30” long collector 6” long
Heads #5, or 409147-7
Valve Springs 5712 $133 (1.440 OD, 1.750 spring height)
Intake Port Volume 158cc
Exhaust Port Volume 140cc
Combustion Chamber Size 65cc
Intake Valve 1.995
Exhaust Valve 1.680
Bore 4.057” + .030”
Stroke 3.385 (stock)
Crankshaft Factory (Polished and shot peened) with ARP Bolts
TRW Pistons L2320 + .030”
Rings – Speed-Pro (5/64”x5/64”x3/16”) R5878
Head Gaskets – Fel-Pro 8171 Pt.-1
Compression 9.71
Ignition and timing 36* at 3000rpm
350 W-31 Sealed Power Forged 10.5:1 Part # L2320F (standard bore)
Sealed Power Forged 10.25:1 hi-comp Part # L2321F (0.030" over).
Forged pistons are also available from
Diamond
CP (4.065) #BO7000-008
Venolia Dome #5840, Flat Top #5830
Probe SRS +0.30” (4.087) #14475 9.48:1 w/72cc heads
Mondello +0.30” (4.087) #2020+.030 9.51:1 w/72cc heads
Heads: As long as you have casting code "2" - "7" heads, you are OK. Toss them "8" emission heads. because of huge chamber size and the latter because of the odd-sized valves. If you are running the stock cast replacement 7.9:1 pistons, you will have to mill the head 0.0450" - 0.050" (maximum) to return the compression to an actual CR of 8.9:1. And fully port and polish the 350 heads. Add W-31 valves (2.000" intakes and 1.625" exhausts). Run Harland Sharp Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms, Isky #200-AGP Guide Plates, Comp Cams “Hi-Tech” 3/8" pushrods.
I also agree sell the 650, and go with 750 holley/or q-jet. run a 160^ stat, and go with 22-2500 stall, 3.42 gears
The old formula rule is (hp=$) how fast you wanna go?? but if your only planning on $500 budget dont expect too much.
Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package Components for 397hp in a 350 c.i.d. Oldsmobile:
397hp @ 6000 rpm, 400tq @ 4500 rpm
Performer RPM Intake 7111
Performer RPM Cam 7112 224/234 @ .050 .496/.520 lift
Performer 750 Carb 1407
Headers 1-3/4” 30” long collector 6” long
Heads #5, or 409147-7
Valve Springs 5712 $133 (1.440 OD, 1.750 spring height)
Intake Port Volume 158cc
Exhaust Port Volume 140cc
Combustion Chamber Size 65cc
Intake Valve 1.995
Exhaust Valve 1.680
Bore 4.057” + .030”
Stroke 3.385 (stock)
Crankshaft Factory (Polished and shot peened) with ARP Bolts
TRW Pistons L2320 + .030”
Rings – Speed-Pro (5/64”x5/64”x3/16”) R5878
Head Gaskets – Fel-Pro 8171 Pt.-1
Compression 9.71
Ignition and timing 36* at 3000rpm