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350 truck motor vs 350 car motor

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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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From: Newport News, Va
Car: 84 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350 HO
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350 truck motor vs 350 car motor

ok whats the difference between a 350 truck motor and a 350 car motor? is there anything different internally? like the crank rods pistons? cause i can get a 350 truck motor for about 400 complete. and i wanted to top it off with the holley systemax II kit... what do yall think?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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Need more info...like what years are the motors? The cars will have roller cams after 86 but the trucks didn't get rollers till 96. As far as the other interanls, I think they are about the same.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 11:07 PM
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The internals are pretty much the same but with the truck block you have a better chance of getting your hands on a 4 bolt main block. The 4 bolt may not be necessary but it's nice to have a touch extra insurance. The one thing I would upgrade on any engine would be rod bolts. Your more likely to spin a rod bearing than a main.
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