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camaro2you · 06-19-2005, 08:13 PM

I need a rebuilt 350 that will fit in my 86z and it will be carbed. I need a longblock, and i would like 330hp or more. Let me know if you know of anything i am looking to spend around 2500. thanks

IROCdan330 · 06-19-2005, 09:05 PM

look for a 350. anyone will fit. if its a z28 everything is there for it already, everyhting is a direct bolt on from your old engine (water pump, alternator, p/s, a/c, whatever)...

jegs has a crate 350 that is carbed and makes 330hp.

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...28&prmenbr=361

it is a grand more though.

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...27&prmenbr=361

put a manifold/carb on that and there you go.

just a few options.

camaro2you · 06-19-2005, 09:44 PM

hows this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7981594468

IROCdan330 · 06-19-2005, 09:46 PM

that would work out just fine pending you had a drivetrain to support the power. the balanced rotating assembly will ensure long life if everything else is right...

ar0ck · 06-19-2005, 11:18 PM

I wouldnt touch a Ebay motor with Tim holding a stick, and Justin pushing.

Slow Z · 06-19-2005, 11:38 PM

I wouldnt buy that motor. You could build it locally and spend half the cash AND get a better motor. I have about $2000 into my longblock and probably coulda spent much less and got the same result. My motor is pretty much:

- 4bolt block with main studs
- trw forged flat-tops
- a set of mystery I-beam rods
- eagle cast steel crank
- vortec heads /w good springs and screw-in studs
- comp xe274 cam and lifters

Add in all the gaskets, machine work and whatnot and it comes out just shy of $2000. Of course, most of these parts were found used. If I was building in a hurry and didnt wanna wait around for deals to pop up I'd probably find a rebuildable complete stock 350, get a set of TRW's, use the stock crank and rods with ARP hardware. You can find vortecs for $300 slap $100 worth of machine work into them, find a used intake or buy one new... new hydraulic cam $100-110 + $80 lifters. Used 750 Holley, junkyard HEI distributor thats gotta recurve kit, add up all the gaskets and nuts-and-bolts and you could have a complete motor for under $2200 that makes 100+HP more than that ebay one. Some 3.73's and a 3000 stall hello mid 12's and daily drivability.

camaro2you · 06-20-2005, 08:28 AM

ya i just have to keep looking for a machine shop. UnnamedShop1 performance wanted 4500 to build me one.

Slow Z · 06-20-2005, 01:47 PM

Collect all the parts yourself then get a machine shop to assemble it. Wont cost too much. Theres a set of vortec heads for sale in the classifieds at a great price... start collectin'

karr95 · 06-20-2005, 05:01 PM

Would something like this work?

Jasper crate 350, bored .30 over, 300hp that is currently in a carbuerated 81 t/a, has less than 3K mi, originally was over $1700.00. Motor is fully dressed, air cleaner to pan. - 750.00

It was posted on lt1tech

camaro2you · 06-20-2005, 08:54 PM

it might. got the link?

Batman · 06-21-2005, 07:26 AM

Another option for $2300 is the GM H.O. 350 crate longblock. It is 330HP and can get you up to a 36,000 mile warranty for a few hundred more. Took my fathers GTA to a 13.2 @ 106MPH.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm
Punch in part #12486041

karr95 · 06-21-2005, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro2you

it might. got the link?

http://lt1tech.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...;f=13;t=002573

If the link doesn't work, you may have to join http://lt1tech.com , don't worry, its free. Then it is listed in the classifieds.

camaroracer1992 · 06-21-2005, 04:24 PM

frank bash engines is the way to go, great prices excellent service and his motors just in general freaking ROCK!!!! mine is there now getting a whole new revamp again. this time im adding about 60 hp to the engine alone and its getting built to take 1000 hp in general= motor and a 400 shot of nitrous

Fasterthanyou · 06-22-2005, 12:06 AM

If you're looking for a motor on the cheap and looking to make less than 400hp with no power adders then talk to Tim. He's probably got a long-block you could pick up on the cheap and get rebuilt. Slap on some vortec heads and a mild bump stick (a Summit special for $80 comes with lifters) and some pushrods is all you need. www.goautocenter.com has specials where they sell new take off parts from crate engines. I think there are pushrods sometimes for sale for like $16 a set. They also have other stuff on the cheap.
What are you looking for and how much work do you want to do? Do you want a turn-key swap or can you save some money by doing some wrenching and installing parts yourself?
If it were me, and you're looking to spend the least amount of down-time I'd get a GM crate motor, either the zz4 short-block, goodwrench 350, or the 350ho vortec and go from there. This way you've got a brand new block that you KNOW is good. When you eventually upgrade you'll have a seasoned block ready for some big power. That's the only reason I went with my crate motor. If I had to do it all over again I'd do it the same way only i'd have installed a roller cam before the motor went back in.

jrsfast84 · 06-23-2005, 06:50 AM

Me & my friend build motors of all kinds, he does it for a living and we do it one the side at night and weekends,i could talk to him,if you need a short block,we have the parts to do a long block too.what are your plans for the motor,every day driver,do you want to keep it looking stock with all your accessories, like p/s,p/b,a/c.what do you have to start with. let me know, we are always willing to help.