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Fellow BangShift brothers/sisters,
Your ol'buddy Smoke has scored a 1996 Vortec 350, courtesy of HoosierGTA(Thanks again!).
Roller-cam from the factory, one-piece rear-main seal and oil-pan are just a few of the things that appealed to me....that and it's worth sinking $$ into as opposed to my impressive-but small Mighty Mouse 315(.060-over 305).
Now, this IS a short-block, as the heads were the object of the previous recipient's desires..no biggie.
The entire rotating assembly is wasted due to progressive damage due to a spun rod bearing, all stemming from a lack of sufficient lube levels.
So, I'm starting with a block, main caps and a desire for big cubes/power, but still being able to drive it on pump gas.
The idea of a stroker came to mind long before procuring this engine, but the thought of just 383 cubic inches seems rather basic......what stroker combinations are available?
The idea is to drop it in my '85 Z28, and running it as street/strip(moreso on the street, but intend to get some track time) engine...carbureted, no power-adders at this time.
Keep in mind, I'm NOT independently wealthy, I'm having to spend SMART, not necessarily "big"...but I will spend where it needs to be(The decision to go with all ARP fasteners/head studs has already been made).
I want to have plenty of grunt off the line, but not be out of breath at 4000RPM(ideal operating range is from 1900-6500).
As this is a factory roller-cam engine, I'll be sticking with that setup...I want rumpity goodness, but not just for the sake of noise.
Intake will likely be an Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap.
Cylinder heads.....I'd like to have aluminum for the lower weight and ability to run a higher compression ratio without fear of detonation.
I'll be retaining the ignition system I have currently powering the "Mighty Mouse 315"..it's plenty up to the challenge of what this new build can demand.
Opine away......and thanks in advance!
Smoke
Your ol'buddy Smoke has scored a 1996 Vortec 350, courtesy of HoosierGTA(Thanks again!).
Roller-cam from the factory, one-piece rear-main seal and oil-pan are just a few of the things that appealed to me....that and it's worth sinking $$ into as opposed to my impressive-but small Mighty Mouse 315(.060-over 305).
Now, this IS a short-block, as the heads were the object of the previous recipient's desires..no biggie.
The entire rotating assembly is wasted due to progressive damage due to a spun rod bearing, all stemming from a lack of sufficient lube levels.
So, I'm starting with a block, main caps and a desire for big cubes/power, but still being able to drive it on pump gas.
The idea of a stroker came to mind long before procuring this engine, but the thought of just 383 cubic inches seems rather basic......what stroker combinations are available?
The idea is to drop it in my '85 Z28, and running it as street/strip(moreso on the street, but intend to get some track time) engine...carbureted, no power-adders at this time.
Keep in mind, I'm NOT independently wealthy, I'm having to spend SMART, not necessarily "big"...but I will spend where it needs to be(The decision to go with all ARP fasteners/head studs has already been made).
I want to have plenty of grunt off the line, but not be out of breath at 4000RPM(ideal operating range is from 1900-6500).
As this is a factory roller-cam engine, I'll be sticking with that setup...I want rumpity goodness, but not just for the sake of noise.
Intake will likely be an Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap.
Cylinder heads.....I'd like to have aluminum for the lower weight and ability to run a higher compression ratio without fear of detonation.
I'll be retaining the ignition system I have currently powering the "Mighty Mouse 315"..it's plenty up to the challenge of what this new build can demand.
Opine away......and thanks in advance!
Smoke
I watched my friend build it so I know it has what he said...
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