Back in the day one of my buddy's girlfriend had a 72 Skylark with a 2bbl 350. Already the compression was down from 70 and it was only 2bbl. That car only had about 70,000 miles and ran great. It would fry the one rear tire at will and felt torquier than most other A bodies. The low miles probably had something to do with that also. I had a 70 GS455, when I bought it there was an aftermarket cam installed. While the lope sounded good, it was soft down low. Un Buick like. But from a roll, there was plenty of torque, enough to break a converter on the turbo 400 on a 1-2 shift. The only achilles on a Buick V8 IMO is the external oil pump. Steel gears with a cast aluminium timing cover coupled with poor maintenance leads to disaster.
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Since The Jeg's kit price is the same as if you ordered everything individually not saving you a dime I would spend the extra money and upgrade the engine to maybe this and it still has the same warranty as the other one.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp38313ctc1d/overview/
For an extra $720 this one adds aluminum heads and a roller cam along with an extra 25 horsepower and 10 lbs of torque. And if you order from Summit at least right now you save the $189 shipping fee that Jeg's will charge you.
Not having to worry about the cam is a big deal these days, no reason to run a flat tappet just to save money.
If you want to still run the Jeg's trans the cost is no different buying it separately.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Blueprint-Engines/138/BP3830CTC1K2/10002/-1 $5940.83 for the kit
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp38313ctc1d/overview/
For an extra $720 this one adds aluminum heads and a roller cam along with an extra 25 horsepower and 10 lbs of torque. And if you order from Summit at least right now you save the $189 shipping fee that Jeg's will charge you.
Not having to worry about the cam is a big deal these days, no reason to run a flat tappet just to save money.
If you want to still run the Jeg's trans the cost is no different buying it separately.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Blueprint-Engines/138/BP3830CTC1K2/10002/-1 $5940.83 for the kit
- Blueprint Small Block Chevy 383ci Dress Engine - 138-BP3830CTC1 $4655.00
- Jegs TH400 Performance Transmission - 555-60310 $999.99
- Jegs 12" Torque Converter - 555-60402 $109.99
- Jegs Heavy Duty SFI Flexplate - 555-601074 $79.99
- (Qty 12) Jegs Quick Shift Automatic Transmission Fluid - 555-28070 $71.88 = 12 x $5.99
- Jegs Automatic Transmission-to-Block Bolt Set - 555-82510 $7.99
- ARP High-Performance Series Flexplate Bolts - 070-200-2906 $15.99
- Total Individual price $5940.83
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I think this is good advice. A roller cam is definitely a big plus. Another $720 isnt a huge deal in the grand scheme of things. Actually the Tallmadge Ohio Summit store is only an hour or so away, might make for a fun trip to go and pick it up in person.
If you decide to go this route I would let them ship it for free, I would assume you would be paying Ohio taxes if you went and picked it up.
I'm glad 565 got you thinking - While your in that mode, look at Abruzzi and FTI transmissions and what your getting for a few more bucks.
I've used both and 300% satisfied. Abruzzi isn't that far from you and both Summit & Jegs have FTI.
I've used both and 300% satisfied. Abruzzi isn't that far from you and both Summit & Jegs have FTI.
Yes, but at least it's sticking out in front of the fan, which helps cool the oil. 😛
Anyway, you can get a ductile iron thrust plate insert real cheap.
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