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i have a 3970010 block four bolt. I am wondering what are my limits on intake manifolds, cams, heads, etc. for example this is a block from the 1970's can i use 90's vortec heads? New to this and i would appreciate any response. i plan on going carburated also
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Someone correct me if im wrong but im pretty sure you can run any head either old or new on the sbc but that determines what intake you can use. That block is a non roller block so if you wanted a roller cam you would need to convert it or just use a non roller cam. So if you have 90 vortec heads they would work but you need the appropriate intake to match the bolt holes on those heads. Let us know if that clears it up for you and if you have any more questions about the situation feel free.
010 blocks are the single most common block ever made. You have what is referred to as a "garden variety", "vanilla", or "plain jane" block. I have the same 010 block in my TA, and I would guess 50% of the people on this board that have 350's use that block. Every application from car, boat, truck, RV, whatever used this block, there is absolutely nothing special about it.
It's a flat tappet style, so to use a roller cam you need to use a retrofit cam kit.
You can use any small block chevy cylinder heads, and the intake manifold depends solely on the heads.
whats the difference between flat tappet and roller cam? and thanks for the help everyone. so basically i can use any heads? i wont have to make special adjustments or drill holes? And the intake manifold depends on the heads i have?
You use any heads meant for an SBC 1. Not LSX heads, not LT1 heads, but standard, vanilla SBC1 heads.
Yes, intake manifold is either meant for "normal" SBC heads, or Vortec. (or LSx or LT1 style, but you don't have that block, so skip those choices).
See if the link in my sig still works for a skinny on camshafts.
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You should double check the crank casting number or other measurements to make sure it really is a 350 - there were 302's with 4 bolts made with this casting number also.
010 blocks are the single most common block ever made. You have what is referred to as a "garden variety", "vanilla", or "plain jane" block. I have the same 010 block in my TA, and I would guess 50% of the people on this board that have 350's use that block. Every application from car, boat, truck, RV, whatever used this block, there is absolutely nothing special about it.
It's a flat tappet style, so to use a roller cam you need to use a retrofit cam kit.
You can use any small block chevy cylinder heads, and the intake manifold depends solely on the heads.
Seriously.. I've had and seen a ton of 010 blocks. I can't think of a more common 350..
In all honesty the 302 was rare enough I wouldn't even bother looking up the casing number on the crank. You can use a tape measure to measure the throw and if it's around 3.48" length total, you're fine.
ok i appreciate the response. im pretty sure its a 350. would a 302 still have the 4 inch bore? also another question is it worth the time and money to go with a roller cam? or can i get just about the same results with a tappet style?
