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oclocker · 10-19-2003, 03:26 PM

Hey guys i am glad i found this place so much info. i have a 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton suburban that i love..lol i just like the 73-87 trucks. it has the stock motor and tranny i am looking to install a new motor. tranny was rebuilt about 10,000 ago and is in good shape. i am looking at the gm crate 350 that jegs sells for 1299.99 260hp and 350 ft/lbs could i take this motor and install a larger cam to give a bit more power? on my truck i have tbi so i would need a good intake over the stock one. the truck already has headers and flowmasters on it dual. i want to do the motor first then work on the inside some of the pics i have seen on here have me fired up and ready. last thing is gm makes a 350 ho that is 330 HP @ 5000 RPM, 380 ft.lbs. Torque @ 3800 RPM but at 2259.99 I want power but on a little buget is saveing up to get that motor better in the long run. give me some ideas

**N2TRUX** · 10-19-2003, 05:16 PM

oclocker,

Welcome to the site. It always good to have new guys on the forum. I would suggest you shop around and get your best deal on the GM HO 330 crate motor. It can be had for less than the 2295 price, and it is the best bang for the buck going out there...

oclocker · 10-19-2003, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the help. i will do that. do you think i should do any mods to that motor before i drop it in or it will be fine the way it is ....such as a bigger cam. also i have tbi on my truck will that be good for that motor my friend said i sould switch to one of the new carbs that are out. Thanks

Prerunner1982 · 10-19-2003, 11:45 PM

welcome to our addiction, please take the time to fill out your profile (i.e location). if you have the time and money it is always good to do all mods before you drop the motor in. if you like the tbi keep it, if you would rather not have a computer controlled vehicle, go with a carb. fuel injection is great, but sometimes i dont like all the computer stuff...

KShortell · 10-20-2003, 01:33 PM

Woo hoo! Another 1/2-ton 4x2 Sub...

Make sure that you're looking at the correct engine. The GM long block that lists for $1295.00 is usually the one used up through 1985-- 2-piece rear main seal and old-style valve covers and intake.

1986 was a one-off year with old-style top end and new-style bottom end.

1987+ used the new style bottom end-- 1-piece rear main seal, different flexplate bolt pattern. It also used the center-bolt valve covers and TBI intakes.

Just thought I'd point it out in case you missed it. Good luck!

oclocker · 10-20-2003, 01:38 PM

Thanks i did see that it listed to 85 and so would the engine that is the 350 ho working in there it has the one peice rear main. i like the extra power that the 350ho has. thanks

gchemist · 10-20-2003, 10:04 PM

For TBI modifications checkout www.thirdgen.org

ocbaud · 10-20-2003, 10:46 PM

wtf is up with your name?

trying to copy me or something?

oclocker · 10-20-2003, 10:51 PM

lol....hey now way would i copy...oclocker stands for overclocker nothing i do is stock if it can be modded it will.

ocbaud · 10-20-2003, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oclocker
lol....hey now way would i copy...oclocker stands for overclocker nothing i do is stock if it can be modded it will.

ocbaud = OverClocked Baudrate

copy cat

oclocker · 10-20-2003, 10:59 PM

lol...guess we are in the same club.

ocbaud · 10-20-2003, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oclocker
lol...guess we are in the same club.

hehe

10-19-2003, 03:26 PM	#1
oclocker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17	87 suburban 2wd project Hey guys i am glad i found this place so much info. i have a 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton suburban that i love..lol i just like the 73-87 trucks. it has the stock motor and tranny i am looking to install a new motor. tranny was rebuilt about 10,000 ago and is in good shape. i am looking at the gm crate 350 that jegs sells for 1299.99 260hp and 350 ft/lbs could i take this motor and install a larger cam to give a bit more power? on my truck i have tbi so i would need a good intake over the stock one. the truck already has headers and flowmasters on it dual. i want to do the motor first then work on the inside some of the pics i have seen on here have me fired up and ready. last thing is gm makes a 350 ho that is 330 HP @ 5000 RPM, 380 ft.lbs. Torque @ 3800 RPM but at 2259.99 I want power but on a little buget is saveing up to get that motor better in the long run. give me some ideas

10-19-2003, 05:16 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	oclocker, Welcome to the site. It always good to have new guys on the forum. I would suggest you shop around and get your best deal on the GM HO 330 crate motor. It can be had for less than the 2295 price, and it is the best bang for the buck going out there... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-19-2003, 11:45 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	welcome to our addiction, please take the time to fill out your profile (i.e location). if you have the time and money it is always good to do all mods before you drop the motor in. if you like the tbi keep it, if you would rather not have a computer controlled vehicle, go with a carb. fuel injection is great, but sometimes i dont like all the computer stuff... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-20-2003, 01:33 PM	#5
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	Woo hoo! Another 1/2-ton 4x2 Sub... Make sure that you're looking at the correct engine. The GM long block that lists for $1295.00 is usually the one used up through 1985-- 2-piece rear main seal and old-style valve covers and intake. 1986 was a one-off year with old-style top end and new-style bottom end. 1987+ used the new style bottom end-- 1-piece rear main seal, different flexplate bolt pattern. It also used the center-bolt valve covers and TBI intakes. Just thought I'd point it out in case you missed it. Good luck! __________________ Semper Paratus

10-20-2003, 10:04 PM	#7
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	For TBI modifications checkout www.thirdgen.org __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-19-2003, 11:30 PM	#3
oclocker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17	Thanks for the help. i will do that. do you think i should do any mods to that motor before i drop it in or it will be fine the way it is ....such as a bigger cam. also i have tbi on my truck will that be good for that motor my friend said i sould switch to one of the new carbs that are out. Thanks

10-20-2003, 01:38 PM	#6
oclocker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17	Thanks i did see that it listed to 85 and so would the engine that is the 350 ho working in there it has the one peice rear main. i like the extra power that the 350ho has. thanks

10-20-2003, 10:46 PM	#8
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	wtf is up with your name? trying to copy me or something?

10-20-2003, 10:51 PM	#9
oclocker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17	lol....hey now way would i copy...oclocker stands for overclocker nothing i do is stock if it can be modded it will.

10-20-2003, 10:59 PM	#11
oclocker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17	lol...guess we are in the same club.



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