Hey all. I have been lurking around this site for a couple years and I am amazed by the vast amount of knowledge here. I would like to ask you pros for your opinions on the best way to build my engine?
First off I will tell you what I am putting it in.
I am building a Steel bodied T bucket. I have a turbo 350 trans and plan on a 2800 stall converter. I have a 3.50 ratio rear end and 29 x 15.5 M/T Sportsman Pro tires.
The engine I am starting with is a 350 my brother ( he passed away 4 years ago so I don't have much info on it ) was building. He was building a race motor out of it so it has I am guessing 11:1 pistons. The bottom end is all done, so I was hoping to just re-assemble it with about 9.5 to 1 pistons so I can run it on pump gas.
Head options I have:
-1.94 camel hump heads- need hardened seats and rebuild.
-882 heads that need rebuild.
-heads on a '71 chev truck engine I have for rebuild.
-looking at buying a set of ProComp alluminum heads.(Probably a couple hundred more than rebuilding the camel humps)
The other engine parts I have to work with are:
-Edelbrock 600 carb
-Edelbrock performer Air Gap intake
-Electronic ignition (would buy an MSD box)
-I was thinking about a Thumper Cam (they sound cool!)
-1 5/8" sprint car headers
I am looking to build this as economical as possible. I'm not trying to hit 500HP. I just want a good streetable engine that runs on pump gas that I can build with mainly the parts I have and a minimal investment.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Brad.