jbvcw71 said:
change the bearings and oil pump without even removing the engine
(this suggestion is so stupid I don't even know where to start. I really can't think of a more retarded way of changing bearings...)
It works quite well if you do it carefully. You start with cleaning the underside really well, and go from there. It's not the preferred method for sure, but if you don't have hoisting equipment and the rest of the motor's OK, it perfectly legit.
[/QUOTE]non-EGR Quadrajet carb. [/QUOTE]
(there is no such thing as an egr carb)
By EGR carb, I mean one that's calibrated leaner at part-throttle for use with an EGR system. If you use such a carb without an EGR system, you'll likely get pinging at part-throttle due to the lean mixture.
[/QUOTE] The one F-BIRD'88 mentioned is one step above it, and should work fine in a 307. [/QUOTE]
(the cam mentioned Is much more than one step above stock and would produce poor idle quality & throttle responce)
ain:
The stock cam has 195* intake duration at .050" lift, and the aforementioned Lunati has 205*, the SpeedPro 204*. I don't know of a currently manufactured cam with anything in between 195* and 204*, unless they're still making the old 305HO cam, which, at 202*, would also be a viable option.
[/QUOTE] If you want to get into more serious money, you could look into jbvcw71's block & piston transplant. [/QUOTE]
(A remanufactured Long block from the local auto parts store is a far cry from serious money. Not to mention most healthy 350's that you can hear run go for little more than $500)
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I figured a decent set of 327 pistons and a used 350 block, plus boring and any other needed machine work would add a significant expense compared to using a 307 that he already has. As far as re-man parts-store engines, the ones I've seen some friends and acquaintances buy have been pretty sorry. Last time I looked they wanted $800 or more for something with junk pistons and rod bearings that either bit or would have bitten the dust shortly after startup.