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mad man bill · 07-18-2007, 12:07 AM

hey guys my saberban is runnin like crap its all stock and im lookin for some engines but dont know what to put in it i was thinkin a 450 big block or 350 im not sure, and where to find new interior

OldCreek · 07-18-2007, 12:27 AM

Hoping to hear some answers to this engine question. Wondering what kind of HP/TQ numbers others consider to be needed. I know this can be a chest pounding kind of subjective question!

The crate 350 in my burb is a bit lack luster. I'm guessing it's the base '250hp' gm crate. (and that would be with headers,etc.) It's not as peppy as my 5800lb Avalanche and that is rated at 290hp/330 tq. (Burb is roughly 6000lb.) The Avalanche tows heavy loads adequately. ..... I would think the 300hp/tq range would be a good range for the burb.... but a little more would be better.

Again, I would love to hear other's opinion on this matter.

Wil

p.s. Interior parts can be had at plenty of places... Brothers, Jim Carter, LMC, GMC Pauls, etc.

da-burb · 07-18-2007, 01:55 PM

The engine with the most torque will give you the best bang for the buck. Don't worry much about HP numbers. A big and heavy suburban needs torque to get moving. That is what you feel in the seat of your pants when accelerating. What to buy or build? Buy the most that you can afford and have fun.

IAFF2407 · 07-19-2007, 11:34 AM

I'm going with a 383, 415 lb torque, 330 hp. If you need a complete interior let me know, maybe we can work something out, trade etc. My sub is going Escalade Esv inside

*Billla* · 07-19-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad man bill

hey guys my saberban is runnin like crap its all stock and im lookin for some engines but dont know what to put in it i was thinkin a 450 big block or 350 im not sure, and where to find new interior

Budget?

IMHO, I'd get it running right before looking for a new engine. You might be surprised what that "all stock" engine will do when it's healthy...and you can get those TQ/HP improvements without a whole new engine.

*Billla* · 07-19-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OldCreek

Hoping to hear some answers to this engine question. Wondering what kind of HP/TQ numbers others consider to be needed. I know this can be a chest pounding kind of subjective question!

The crate 350 in my burb is a bit lack luster. I'm guessing it's the base '250hp' gm crate. (and that would be with headers,etc.) It's not as peppy as my 5800lb Avalanche and that is rated at 290hp/330 tq. (Burb is roughly 6000lb.) The Avalanche tows heavy loads adequately. ..... I would think the 300hp/tq range would be a good range for the burb.... but a little more would be better.

You're looking for 400+ FWTQ all below 4000 RPM or so. HP is secondary as noted

Most crate engines are set up for cars, not trucks. A cam change can REALLY wake up a crate motor in our trucks!

Note that crate engine stats are flywheel numbers, engines in the car are rated SAE net...

70rs/ss · 07-19-2007, 02:50 PM

BBC or stroker, or better yet, BBC stroked!!! I am planning to stroke a 454 well past the 500ci mark in the near future. Torq is what makes you giggle, my Cummins pushes you into the seat so hard the seat and your @$$/back become one!!

Frizzle Fry · 07-19-2007, 04:49 PM

My 476 does the job just fine

72GMCburban · 07-26-2007, 09:35 AM

Cummins Diesel 4b or 6b, then you could make your own Biodiesel and say F*Ck you big Oil companies

Plus you can get those things jacked to 700-800 ft/torque and 300+ hp.......I know it's not a GM engine but those fossil fuel supplies aren't getting any cheaper. IMHO

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-27-2007, 06:40 PM

cummins 4bt, direct bolt in, same torque as a 350 and almost 30 mpg oh and it lasts 500,000 miles too.............

07-18-2007, 12:07 AM	#1
mad man bill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2	whats a good engine for a k10 saberban hey guys my saberban is runnin like crap its all stock and im lookin for some engines but dont know what to put in it i was thinkin a 450 big block or 350 im not sure, and where to find new interior

07-18-2007, 12:27 AM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: whats a good engine for a k10 saberban Hoping to hear some answers to this engine question. Wondering what kind of HP/TQ numbers others consider to be needed. I know this can be a chest pounding kind of subjective question! The crate 350 in my burb is a bit lack luster. I'm guessing it's the base '250hp' gm crate. (and that would be with headers,etc.) It's not as peppy as my 5800lb Avalanche and that is rated at 290hp/330 tq. (Burb is roughly 6000lb.) The Avalanche tows heavy loads adequately. ..... I would think the 300hp/tq range would be a good range for the burb.... but a little more would be better. Again, I would love to hear other's opinion on this matter. Wil p.s. Interior parts can be had at plenty of places... Brothers, Jim Carter, LMC, GMC Pauls, etc. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

07-18-2007, 01:55 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: whats a good engine for a k10 saberban The engine with the most torque will give you the best bang for the buck. Don't worry much about HP numbers. A big and heavy suburban needs torque to get moving. That is what you feel in the seat of your pants when accelerating. What to buy or build? Buy the most that you can afford and have fun. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

07-19-2007, 11:34 AM	#4
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: whats a good engine for a k10 saberban I'm going with a 383, 415 lb torque, 330 hp. If you need a complete interior let me know, maybe we can work something out, trade etc. My sub is going Escalade Esv inside

07-19-2007, 02:50 PM	#7
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: whats a good engine for a k10 saberban BBC or stroker, or better yet, BBC stroked!!! I am planning to stroke a 454 well past the 500ci mark in the near future. Torq is what makes you giggle, my Cummins pushes you into the seat so hard the seat and your @$$/back become one!! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 07-19-2007 at 02:50 PM.

07-19-2007, 04:49 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: whats a good engine for a k10 saberban My 476 does the job just fine

07-26-2007, 09:35 AM	#9
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Re: whats a good engine for a k10 saberban Cummins Diesel 4b or 6b, then you could make your own Biodiesel and say F*Ck you big Oil companies Plus you can get those things jacked to 700-800 ft/torque and 300+ hp.......I know it's not a GM engine but those fossil fuel supplies aren't getting any cheaper. IMHO __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF

07-27-2007, 06:40 PM	#10
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: whats a good engine for a k10 saberban cummins 4bt, direct bolt in, same torque as a 350 and almost 30 mpg oh and it lasts 500,000 miles too............. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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