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T-H · 02-27-2007, 12:38 AM

This summer I should have a few extra dollars coming in and I'd really like to start work on my engine. It's an original 1972 5.7L SBC and I was wondering if any of you could recommend some reliable performance parts vendors for me. I have a few ideas but I'd like to hear from people who have had first hand knowledge of what's worth the money and what isn't. I'm looking for stuff like cylinder heads, intake, cam and crank and maybe some lower engine block pieces. Or if you think I should just leave the thing stock, that's cool too. I appreciate it, thanks.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-27-2007, 09:19 PM

Do you have the engine in a Suburban? If so the Burbs are very heavy and if you are looking for power to move the Burb then a larger engine is something to consider.

The 350's are good engines and they do very well in stock form.
HP increases can come at the expense of low end torque so you might spend a lot of money without making the Burb go faster.

I have had good luck with Summit Racing for engine parts.

Jim

CG · 02-27-2007, 10:57 PM

You should post this question over in the engine and drive train section.

T-H · 02-28-2007, 06:06 PM

Oh, didn't realize there was a specific section for this, I still have to get situated a bit, thanks

CG · 02-28-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by T-H

Oh, didn't realize there was a specific section for this, I still have to get situated a bit, thanks

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02-27-2007, 12:38 AM	#1
T-H Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Clair Shores, Michigan Posts: 17	Quick Question This summer I should have a few extra dollars coming in and I'd really like to start work on my engine. It's an original 1972 5.7L SBC and I was wondering if any of you could recommend some reliable performance parts vendors for me. I have a few ideas but I'd like to hear from people who have had first hand knowledge of what's worth the money and what isn't. I'm looking for stuff like cylinder heads, intake, cam and crank and maybe some lower engine block pieces. Or if you think I should just leave the thing stock, that's cool too. I appreciate it, thanks. __________________ Keeping it groovy since 1986...

02-27-2007, 09:19 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Quick Question Do you have the engine in a Suburban? If so the Burbs are very heavy and if you are looking for power to move the Burb then a larger engine is something to consider. The 350's are good engines and they do very well in stock form. HP increases can come at the expense of low end torque so you might spend a lot of money without making the Burb go faster. I have had good luck with Summit Racing for engine parts. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

02-27-2007, 10:57 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,816	Re: Quick Question You should post this question over in the engine and drive train section.

02-28-2007, 06:06 PM	#4
T-H Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Clair Shores, Michigan Posts: 17	Re: Quick Question Oh, didn't realize there was a specific section for this, I still have to get situated a bit, thanks __________________ Keeping it groovy since 1986...



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