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Re: 290 HP 350 anyone used before?
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Originally Posted by gramps77
Check Ebay. They have been having the 260hp version for 1300 shipped via Jegs off and on for at least 6 months. The rest of that money you could be getting some other goodies. The only major difference is the bumpstick.
Just checked, the cheapest right now is 1509.97 with free shipping via Summit. Again, though, its for the 260hp version. That's 1300 to use for other goodies though
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I want to add that the cam GM puts in the 290hp version is WAY to much for the low compression. And it's something like a $300-$400 adder over the base Goodwrench 350, right? It may make more horsepower above 4,000 RPM or so, but it WILL absolutely make less torque from 1500-3500 RPM where a truck needs it most.
Heck, even their 330hp crate engine uses a smaller cam. With its better heads and higher compression it will totally kick butt on the 290 at any RPM, and probably get better gas mileage.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
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