I am starting my TA project soon…what is the most efficient/ cost effective way to build a 350 to reach around 400 rwhp? I was thinking of getting a used 350 and throwing on a top end kit from JEGS or Summit. How do they perform? I know they match perfectly because all the components are made for each other, but like which ones are better than others etc?
There are so many good parts out there, easiest engine for aftermarket support. Any 350 will do, pre 80 is said to be best, try and get a 4 bolt main block for obvious reasons. get some good flowing heads, I have Vortech heads which flow nice, good valvetrain so you can spin to 6K. A good cam, depending on what you want to do. Basically look at a basic motor, I have a fast burn 385 ZZ4 in my car, easy EASY swap, worth the money. If you think you can build a motor for cheaper just copy the specs on the ZZ4, reliable and good for close to 400 HP with simple mods. As for 350s, I have a bunch which are fully rebuilt, but mainly stock, just bored new pistons/rings/bearings/valvles/gaskets, 500$ each but they are basic reliable engines. I have a run stand you can hear it run before you install it.
Weren’t you just posting about not having a job? Now you’re trying to build a 400 hp motor?
Word for word… even the title to the last one is a spot on match. WTF?
Did you do a search for it, and then make a new thread?
http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21855