Thinking about going with the GMPP 350 HO crate engine for my 69 Camaro. Anybody out there running this engine and have an opinion on it? For $2280 for the long block version, I don't think I can build a 330 HP/385 FT LB engine on my own. I just want to know if it is a quality, trouble free crate motor.
Just so you know what I am shooting for, my 68 has a rebuilt 327 with an Edelbrock Performer intake and cam, small valve (1.76/1.5 or so) small chamber heads, headers, and an HEI, backed by a TH350 and 12-inch low stall (1800-2200) converter. I am fairly pleased with the way that combo performs, even with 2.73 rear gears.
The 69 will likely get the same tranny and converter, and maybe a little more gear (3.08 or 3.23, maybe 3.42). No headers this time, just stock manifolds cleaned up a little inside (don't like the sound combo of headers with a stock style dual exhaust/transverse muffler on the 68). Probably a Performer Vortec intake and my Holley 4175 spreadbore (650 CFM) off the 68, and an HEI or PerTronix dist.
I would put the center bolt to outer bolt adapters on so I can put old style valve covers on, and paint it all Chevy orange.
I assume for the price that there must be a lot of these 350 HO engines out there, and I was just hoping to hear from someone on it. It has a little more cam than what I have now (.435/.460 with durations of 212 and 222 degrees, vs. .420/.442 with 204 and 214 in the 68). The 68 has just a little lope, I assume the 350 HO has just a little more?
Sorry for the long post, but I am just trying to really plan for the 69, instead of winging it like I did for the 68.
Thanks in advance!
Eric
Just so you know what I am shooting for, my 68 has a rebuilt 327 with an Edelbrock Performer intake and cam, small valve (1.76/1.5 or so) small chamber heads, headers, and an HEI, backed by a TH350 and 12-inch low stall (1800-2200) converter. I am fairly pleased with the way that combo performs, even with 2.73 rear gears.
The 69 will likely get the same tranny and converter, and maybe a little more gear (3.08 or 3.23, maybe 3.42). No headers this time, just stock manifolds cleaned up a little inside (don't like the sound combo of headers with a stock style dual exhaust/transverse muffler on the 68). Probably a Performer Vortec intake and my Holley 4175 spreadbore (650 CFM) off the 68, and an HEI or PerTronix dist.
I would put the center bolt to outer bolt adapters on so I can put old style valve covers on, and paint it all Chevy orange.
I assume for the price that there must be a lot of these 350 HO engines out there, and I was just hoping to hear from someone on it. It has a little more cam than what I have now (.435/.460 with durations of 212 and 222 degrees, vs. .420/.442 with 204 and 214 in the 68). The 68 has just a little lope, I assume the 350 HO has just a little more?
Sorry for the long post, but I am just trying to really plan for the 69, instead of winging it like I did for the 68.
Thanks in advance!
Eric