Thread: 350 build up help

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Originally Posted by super10brss

OK guys I am new here... have searched and can't find what I am looking for... so here goes....
I have a 72 nova that I am in the process of building up. I have a 350 engine that I am going to build to put in her. I want a good street engine that will run on pump gas (93 pump gas) idle in traffic and be dependable for 100 years with good power. Power is secondary to good street manors but I still don't want to build a slug and of course money is a factor. My question... what parts do I need and what kind of power can I get? I don't much about cams and all but I want a good lick so it sounds good and runs strong. I know most of your power comes from good matched heads and cam. So give me what kind of pistons, crank, heads, carb, distributor, and so "stuff" I need to build a good 350 please. Like I say 72 nova, 700r4 trans, good street manors and runs strong. Thanks for the help. Kevin

What gear do you have? what is your stall speed?

no gear yet, no stall.... probably going to run 3:42 or some where there abouts, and stall nothing to high... but what ever, give me your thoughts on what I need. Also southerner... find that article! thanks guys Kevin

If you aren't looking for something with over the top power then you might want to look at some of the crate engines that are offered with 350-375 hp, and you have the benifit of a warrenty. It sort of takes away all the fun though.