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Old 10-10-2018, 05:01 PM   #6
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Re: Engine build opinions

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Originally Posted by 71c10longbed View Post

I guess my main question is can I make decent power with flat tops and stock heads?....
Yes you can. You should be able to get in the ballpark of 1 hp per cube by building your engine to need 91 octane (10:1 compression or there-abouts), but you will need to open the intake and exhaust ports to match some larger gaskets, and use long tube headers. There is obviously a lot more to it than that, but 350's have been making cheap HP for, well, ever! Your budget of $1500 might be a bit tight unless you have access to good affordable used parts, but it sounds like your on your way. The only things I would warn you about is that if you plan to modify the setup later...you need to mentally build two motors now so that you don't paint yourself in a corner, if you know what I mean.
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