Ok, here is my dilemma.
I have access to a 4 bolt main 350...older model, approx 78. It has the 882 heads on it.
I also have access to a 96 Vortec engine...but the heads are no good.
My ideal setup if it would work would be to move the roller cam setup from the vortec engine into the 4 bolt main engine. Im just not sure if that would work.
As it stands, if I were to build the 882 heads, I would basically have to get them reworked, and install some larger springs (which I already have). If I cant move the roller cam stuff over, I would then have to buy a cam and new lifters.
If I were to build the vortec engine, I wouldnt have to buy a cam or lifters. I would probably look at ordering some heads...either some updated vortec heads that would work with the higher lift cam, or some Pro Comp aluminum heads. Either way Im looking at 500 to 600+ dollars this way, but I do save on not having the heads reworked and not having to buy a cam or lifters. But, the rebuild kit is a bit more expensive.
Im really scratching my head on this one. I would like to save as much money as possible, and I dont really need more then 300HP. Hopefully you guys will tell me the roller stuff will drop right into the 4 bolt main and then I just have to decide if I want to save money on the heads or not.
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
I have access to a 4 bolt main 350...older model, approx 78. It has the 882 heads on it.
I also have access to a 96 Vortec engine...but the heads are no good.
My ideal setup if it would work would be to move the roller cam setup from the vortec engine into the 4 bolt main engine. Im just not sure if that would work.
As it stands, if I were to build the 882 heads, I would basically have to get them reworked, and install some larger springs (which I already have). If I cant move the roller cam stuff over, I would then have to buy a cam and new lifters.
If I were to build the vortec engine, I wouldnt have to buy a cam or lifters. I would probably look at ordering some heads...either some updated vortec heads that would work with the higher lift cam, or some Pro Comp aluminum heads. Either way Im looking at 500 to 600+ dollars this way, but I do save on not having the heads reworked and not having to buy a cam or lifters. But, the rebuild kit is a bit more expensive.
Im really scratching my head on this one. I would like to save as much money as possible, and I dont really need more then 300HP. Hopefully you guys will tell me the roller stuff will drop right into the 4 bolt main and then I just have to decide if I want to save money on the heads or not.
Thanks in advance for any and all help.