biulding 350 sbc - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JMARQUEZ_13 · 01-24-2010, 03:42 PM

hey guys having a real hard time figuring out what i should do to my small block 350. i want to do a best bang for the buck kind of deal for know. have a 68 shortbox its going into and want it be a cruiser/hotrod. i want it to have a relly nice good size lope to it and have up to 300-400 hp. this will be my first build to a 350 engine and wondering what i should invest my money into to make this happen.

EA69TRK · 01-24-2010, 03:54 PM

You could build a 383 stroker and get the HP your looking for and lots of torque pretty easily but if you do not want to go that route I would probly upgrade the cam, heads, rockers, intake, carb, and a nice set of headers.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-24-2010, 04:22 PM

would building a stroker motor be a relaible streetable motor?

**americanmusc1e** · 01-24-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

would building a stroker motor be a relaible streetable motor?

streetable is relative, everyone has their own definition, I consider my motor to be mild, and I'd be happy with a ZZ572 on a daily driver if I could afford it and the gas.

big_al_71 · 01-24-2010, 05:02 PM

As already mentioned you could go with a stroker or you could also go the Edelbrock route, if I remember correctly there is a power package specially designed for ant desired engine..

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...age_main.shtml

jim zag · 01-24-2010, 05:17 PM

I love my 383 Stroker. In fact I just finished one for my new truck. Just keep the compression to 9.5 and use a cam that is 218-224@.050 duration and you can easily make that power and drive it all day long!

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-24-2010, 05:30 PM

I'm in the same shape of trying to decide which way to go on the engine.
I have a Edelbrock intake and my ?? is will it work on the Vortec heads?
I got aset stck set of heads but nothing fancey about them.
Also have a new Vodo cameshaft, the block is 40 over w alum keith black pistons.
Just got to make up my mind about the heads selection now!
Good luck on ya build.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-24-2010, 06:39 PM

All i have is an eldelbrock intake and 500cfm carb.

nothing else lol

well block and old parts and needing machine work

JMARQUEZ_13 · 01-24-2010, 11:07 PM

thanks for the input. i was thinkin stroker also just havent got enough info on them yet. also was thinkin maybe do the vortec heads heard they help alot.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-24-2010, 11:14 PM

can you run vortec heads and older model intake???

**WestButteTruck** · 01-24-2010, 11:24 PM

^^^ No. Intake is not compatable. Vortec heads are a great upgrade though. Best bang for the buck.

*Ticker* · 01-24-2010, 11:48 PM

Might want to move this over into the Engine section...

Budget is really the driving question here. Overall, if you're starting from scratch your best deal is a used Vortec long block.

01-24-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
JMARQUEZ_13 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MARYSVILLE WA Posts: 85	biulding 350 sbc hey guys having a real hard time figuring out what i should do to my small block 350. i want to do a best bang for the buck kind of deal for know. have a 68 shortbox its going into and want it be a cruiser/hotrod. i want it to have a relly nice good size lope to it and have up to 300-400 hp. this will be my first build to a 350 engine and wondering what i should invest my money into to make this happen. __________________ Josh 1968 C-10 Shortbox

01-24-2010, 03:54 PM	#2
EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: biulding 350 sbc You could build a 383 stroker and get the HP your looking for and lots of torque pretty easily but if you do not want to go that route I would probly upgrade the cam, heads, rockers, intake, carb, and a nice set of headers. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Short Step -Project 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 -DD 2017 Laguna Orange Roadglide - Good Weather DD

01-24-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: biulding 350 sbc would building a stroker motor be a relaible streetable motor? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-24-2010, 05:02 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: biulding 350 sbc As already mentioned you could go with a stroker or you could also go the Edelbrock route, if I remember correctly there is a power package specially designed for ant desired engine.. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...age_main.shtml __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-24-2010, 05:17 PM	#6
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: biulding 350 sbc I love my 383 Stroker. In fact I just finished one for my new truck. Just keep the compression to 9.5 and use a cam that is 218-224@.050 duration and you can easily make that power and drive it all day long! __________________ JIM ZAG

01-24-2010, 05:30 PM	#7
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: biulding 350 sbc I'm in the same shape of trying to decide which way to go on the engine. I have a Edelbrock intake and my ?? is will it work on the Vortec heads? I got aset stck set of heads but nothing fancey about them. Also have a new Vodo cameshaft, the block is 40 over w alum keith black pistons. Just got to make up my mind about the heads selection now! Good luck on ya build. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

01-24-2010, 06:39 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: biulding 350 sbc All i have is an eldelbrock intake and 500cfm carb. nothing else lol well block and old parts and needing machine work __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-24-2010, 11:07 PM	#9
JMARQUEZ_13 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MARYSVILLE WA Posts: 85	Re: biulding 350 sbc thanks for the input. i was thinkin stroker also just havent got enough info on them yet. also was thinkin maybe do the vortec heads heard they help alot. __________________ Josh 1968 C-10 Shortbox

01-24-2010, 11:14 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: biulding 350 sbc can you run vortec heads and older model intake??? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-24-2010, 11:24 PM	#11
WestButteTruck Kung Fu Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 547	Re: biulding 350 sbc ^^^ No. Intake is not compatable. Vortec heads are a great upgrade though. Best bang for the buck. __________________ 72 GMC SuperCustom 4x4 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4

01-24-2010, 11:48 PM	#12
Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: biulding 350 sbc Might want to move this over into the Engine section... Budget is really the driving question here. Overall, if you're starting from scratch your best deal is a used Vortec long block.

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