My new 350 finally installed and running - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeB** · 11-25-2015, 07:59 PM

Never did post any pictures of the 350 I installed in place of a tired 250 six. The idea was to keep it clean and understated.

Block: 1997 4-bolt bored to 4.030"
Rotating assembly: Eagle entry-level balanced kit with Speed Pro hyper pistons
Heads: GM Vortec
Cam: GMPP RamJet 350 roller
Intake: Weiand 8121
Distributor: GM HEI
Throttle and kickdown cables & bracket: Lokar
Carb: Holley 600 CFM #80457SA
Air Cleaner: Late 1970s Chevy (???)
Air Intake Duct kit: Spectre #9751
Exhaust: cast iron 1996-2000 manifolds and HeartThrob 2-1/4" pipes
Transmission: Rebuilt TH350 with TransGo Stage I valve body mods

calvin78612 · 11-25-2015, 08:33 PM

Very nice !

*gmachinz* · 11-25-2015, 09:35 PM

Very clean and sanitary engine bay-I think your level of understatedness is what makes it stand out a LOT! Well done!!

rich weyand · 11-26-2015, 12:02 PM

Very nice.

Matt Man · 11-26-2015, 01:14 PM

Looks great! I like the oem air cleaner on it.

**MikeB** · 11-27-2015, 05:36 PM

Thanks guys. My initial goal was no chrome or polished aluminum, but I couldn't quite pull it off.

BTW, thanks to Long Racing Engines in Irving, TX for doing the block machining, and to my GM mechanic friend John C. for rebuilding the TH-350. And I couldn't have installed the engine & trans without the help of Geoff S. and John R.

**MikeB** · 11-30-2015, 01:16 PM

Here's a better picture of my very basic truck with WAY too much money invested in it! It wasn't my original plan, but I probably have $8K total in a truck that's worth maybe $5K.

It will replace the Ford F-150 in the background, which I'm trading in on a new Mustang GT.

1970pelle · 11-30-2015, 11:02 PM

I feel your pain, after I destroyed the transmission in my truck. My wife says to me when she finds out how much the new tranny cost. You have about 10 grand in that truck now ! Of course I said no way, trying to seek out a correct answer from my now scrambled mind. I pop off with " I do Not". Followed with how you figure that ? Then she starts. I lost that round, even if I really don't have that much in the truck. I do have a strong 6 in the truck.

Ken (head hung Low)

Squareforceone · 12-01-2015, 03:05 AM

Now that is a very nice truck

1970pelle · 11-28-2015, 01:52 AM

Very nice, show that off when ever possible. Nice job.

Ken

11-25-2015, 07:59 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	My new 350 finally installed and running Never did post any pictures of the 350 I installed in place of a tired 250 six. The idea was to keep it clean and understated. Block: 1997 4-bolt bored to 4.030" Rotating assembly: Eagle entry-level balanced kit with Speed Pro hyper pistons Heads: GM Vortec Cam: GMPP RamJet 350 roller Intake: Weiand 8121 Distributor: GM HEI Throttle and kickdown cables & bracket: Lokar Carb: Holley 600 CFM #80457SA Air Cleaner: Late 1970s Chevy (???) Air Intake Duct kit: Spectre #9751 Exhaust: cast iron 1996-2000 manifolds and HeartThrob 2-1/4" pipes Transmission: Rebuilt TH350 with TransGo Stage I valve body mods __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- 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. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 12-21-2015 at 07:54 PM.

11-25-2015, 08:33 PM	#2
calvin78612 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 803	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Very nice ! __________________ 84 step side 87 swb

11-25-2015, 09:35 PM	#3
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Very clean and sanitary engine bay-I think your level of understatedness is what makes it stand out a LOT! Well done!!

11-26-2015, 12:02 PM	#4
rich weyand Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 1,041	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Very nice. __________________ Rich Weyand 1978 K10 RCSB DD.

11-26-2015, 01:14 PM	#5
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Looks great! I like the oem air cleaner on it. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

11-27-2015, 05:36 PM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Thanks guys. My initial goal was no chrome or polished aluminum, but I couldn't quite pull it off. BTW, thanks to Long Racing Engines in Irving, TX for doing the block machining, and to my GM mechanic friend John C. for rebuilding the TH-350. And I couldn't have installed the engine & trans without the help of Geoff S. and John R. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- 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. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 11-27-2015 at 05:48 PM.

11-30-2015, 01:16 PM	#7
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Here's a better picture of my very basic truck with WAY too much money invested in it! It wasn't my original plan, but I probably have $8K total in a truck that's worth maybe $5K. It will replace the Ford F-150 in the background, which I'm trading in on a new Mustang GT. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- 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. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

11-30-2015, 11:02 PM	#8
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running I feel your pain, after I destroyed the transmission in my truck. My wife says to me when she finds out how much the new tranny cost. You have about 10 grand in that truck now ! Of course I said no way, trying to seek out a correct answer from my now scrambled mind. I pop off with " I do Not". Followed with how you figure that ? Then she starts. I lost that round, even if I really don't have that much in the truck. I do have a strong 6 in the truck. Ken (head hung Low) __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

12-01-2015, 03:05 AM	#9
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Now that is a very nice truck __________________ Rust is better than rice.

11-28-2015, 01:52 AM	#10
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: My new 350 finally installed and running Very nice, show that off when ever possible. Nice job. Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan



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