Finally make up my mind. Fast 85 anyone?

[supercrackerbox]

Oh, good point. I just assumed Chevy. 😳

 

[Grinder1989]

I scored a 78 350 today for $100. I'm going to go pick it up tonight. What can I do about the heads?

Just so you know, that is not the best block to use for the amount of power you want to make. I dont know how much money you are trying to put in it, but that engine will probably take a lot of it.

Well my only other choice is a 403.....I want an engine where I can use my factory AC and be able to bolt it right in with no issues. Of course I'm going to bore it out and all that fun stuff, I just want a strong running engine that puts out good power. I can't afford and I don't want to tub out my car and put a huge engine in it. I'm sure I could get 400 horsepower out of that 350 because I have about $1,000 in my chevy 350 and it has to have about 350 horse at the crank.

 

[Grinder1989]

I should have asked, is this a Chevy or Olds engine you bought?

Olds. If I wanted to put a Chevy in it, I'd pull the rebuilt turbo350 and 350 out of my truck haha.

 

[Grinder1989]

Just so you know, that is not the best block to use for the amount of power you want to make. I dont know how much money you are trying to put in it, but that engine will probably take a lot of it.

Wow nevermind on that engine. I just looked up some stuff. It's way too new for what I need. Good call on that. I need an older block.

 

[dan2286]

Well my only other choice is a 403.....I want an engine where I can use my factory AC and be able to bolt it right in with no issues. Of course I'm going to bore it out and all that fun stuff, I just want a strong running engine that puts out good power. I can't afford and I don't want to tub out my car and put a huge engine in it. I'm sure I could get 400 horsepower out of that 350 because I have about $1,000 in my chevy 350 and it has to have about 350 horse at the crank.

You must not know Olds engines to well, they are more expensive and dont have as many parts available. It is very hard to get that much power out of an Olds for a grand unless you have a 455. It will be much easier and cheaper to get the power you want out of the 403 because of the bigger displacement. The 403 has its weaknesses, but they do make great street engines because of the low end torque they make. It really all depends on what your budget is.

 

[Grinder1989]

You must not know Olds engines to well, they are more expensive and dont have as many parts available. It is very hard to get that much power out of an Olds for a grand unless you have a 455. It will be much easier and cheaper to get the power you want out of the 403 because of the bigger displacement. The 403 has its weaknesses, but they do make great street engines because of the low end torque they make. It really all depends on what your budget is.

Well I don't have a limit, I'm going to just keep dumping money in it till I get what I want. I'd prefer a 403 or 350 but I was told parts for a 350 are easier to get. And yes I don't know olds too well, I'm a chevy guy. 🙁

Hey you're local. I'm located in Akron.

 

[dan2286]

You happen to be pretty close to an Olds engine builder that should be able to give you the info on what you will need. That is another thing about Olds, you need to have a machine shop that actually knows Olds engines, this guy does. Here is his website, http://www.mjproformance.com/index.php

I plan on having him do my 455 if I ever get some money.

Give him a call and tell him you want and he should be able to help.

 

[Grinder1989]

You happen to be pretty close to an Olds engine builder that should be able to give you the info on what you will need. That is another thing about Olds, you need to have a machine shop that actually knows Olds engines, this guy does. Here is his website, http://www.mjproformance.com/index.php

I plan on having him do my 455 if I ever get some money.

Give him a call and tell him you want and he should be able to help.

He's very expensive. I have a guy to build engines. I'm going to find a 403 block and start from there. I have a hard time accepting a mild street engine built for $4500.

 

[marcar1993]

Does your guy know what a torque plate is? It's used to bore the block true with the tq of the head bolted down. Walk in and ask if he knows what it is/has one. If he is baffled, don't go to him. That is just one of the many nuanses of an olds motor. They ARE great motors but you can't get parts at walmart and you need to know what your doing when building it.