I am looking for opinions. Currently, my daily driver is my 79 el camino with a tired 350 (rear main seal leak) and a th250 that's puking fluid. It has AC, cruise, PS etc. I do not want to rebuild my 350 nor the weak sister th250. With that in mind and on a strict budget (given) what would you do? I understand there are many combos and I need help choosing. I have considered a rebuilt 350 (not sure what horse power at least burn rubber minimum) and no idea which transmission. I have also considered a 383 and of course a 454. My intentions are to only do this once and I am not basing my decision solely on $$$$. It must run on pump gas.
If I go with a 350 or 383 all my brackets will transfer over. Not sure on the 454. What changes would have to be made to accommodate your proposal? springs, suspension, drive shaft, etc.
If anyone is in the Phoenix area, what shop would you recommend? Would you consider helping me in exchange for my help on your car? Let me know if you have any questions or need some additional info.
Thanking you in advance!
If I go with a 350 or 383 all my brackets will transfer over. Not sure on the 454. What changes would have to be made to accommodate your proposal? springs, suspension, drive shaft, etc.
If anyone is in the Phoenix area, what shop would you recommend? Would you consider helping me in exchange for my help on your car? Let me know if you have any questions or need some additional info.
Thanking you in advance!