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BowLowTie · 07-14-2004, 03:06 PM

I have a 454bb with only the intake manifold and harmonic balancer. Nothing else. Also have a complete 1975 olds 350 drivetrain complete still in the Cutlass. This may be a no brainer to some, but which will give me the most difficulty in getting this truck running? Considering time and money, both options will require mods to the truck, right? Can't decide which way to go.

hgs_notes · 07-14-2004, 06:16 PM

You're probably better off passing on both and just look for the right 350 chevy to come along. It's not like they are hard to find already running good and ready to drop in.

HG

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 06:21 PM

Sometimes Members Will Buy Trucks Cheap To Part Them Out And
Alot Of Good Motors Fall Through The Cracks Pretty Cheap

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-14-2004, 08:00 PM

A 350 is certainly a good choice but if you are looking at costs and high performance is not needed, a good 307 might be an option to look at. They are plentiful, run really good, (not as much power as a 350) and are readily available for a very low cost, (or possibly a trade).

Jim

bigdog69 · 07-14-2004, 09:33 PM

How about a 305? Got a running '77 305 & turbo 350 for $200, gonna put it in my '70 so I can use the truck.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-15-2004, 09:29 AM

305 engines work well in our trucks. They are similar to the 307's in the power department but they hold up well. We have one truck with a 305 engine in it and it does fine.

Jim

07-14-2004, 03:06 PM	#1
BowLowTie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 20	71 C10 engine decision help needed. I have a 454bb with only the intake manifold and harmonic balancer. Nothing else. Also have a complete 1975 olds 350 drivetrain complete still in the Cutlass. This may be a no brainer to some, but which will give me the most difficulty in getting this truck running? Considering time and money, both options will require mods to the truck, right? Can't decide which way to go.

07-14-2004, 06:16 PM	#2
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	You're probably better off passing on both and just look for the right 350 chevy to come along. It's not like they are hard to find already running good and ready to drop in. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-14-2004, 06:21 PM	#3
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07-14-2004, 08:00 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	A 350 is certainly a good choice but if you are looking at costs and high performance is not needed, a good 307 might be an option to look at. They are plentiful, run really good, (not as much power as a 350) and are readily available for a very low cost, (or possibly a trade). Jim

07-14-2004, 09:33 PM	#5
bigdog69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 17	How about a 305? Got a running '77 305 & turbo 350 for $200, gonna put it in my '70 so I can use the truck.

07-15-2004, 09:29 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	305 engines work well in our trucks. They are similar to the 307's in the power department but they hold up well. We have one truck with a 305 engine in it and it does fine. Jim



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