[cmyoung29]

Hello to all. I would like some input on building a powerful 350 SBC for a street rod. Any advice?

 

[home brew]

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[xxllmm4]

The most inportant question is how much do you want to spend

Jordon

 

[cmyoung29]

Expense

Well, I don't want to say cost is not a concern. But I figured I would need to spend a few thousand on it. I guess my initial questions would be concerning a good combination of cam, lifters, intake, carb, etc. I really have very little experience so I will be learning as I go. I appreciate the input very much.

 

[Henry Highrise]

Why don't you just buy a crate engine that produces the horsepower that you want?

 

[poncho62]

Get a good set of aftermarket heads....most stock Chevy heads dont breathe too well, unless they are Vortecs.

 

[cmyoung29]

Actually, it is a crate motor. Bored .60. Guess that makes it a 360? I think it is spec'd to produce 275 HP. I just want to see what more I can get out of it.

 

[cmyoung29]

I agree with the Vortec option. If you weren't going Vortec though, what would you recommend? Any opinions on cam, intake, carb, ignition? What about converting to EFI? My goal is to build reliable horspower. Something that is not going to break parts all the time. I want it to sound good at idle AND have the power to glue you to the seat at take off!

 

[cmyoung29]

By the way, motor is for a 72 Nova. I have a recently rebuilt TH350 behind it. Any ideas on a stall? Maybe 2000 or so? Thanks to all for your input.

 

[cmyoung29]

CORRECTION!!! It is for a 72 Ventura.