ok guys i have been searching around the boards about engines.
i have decided to ditch my LB9 305 tpi for a 350 and throw my tpi on it.
here is an engine a friend suggested and i want your opinons.

http://www.high-performance-engines.com/vc01.html

 

Looks like it would be a great option. About the only difference I see would be the 4bolt (good difference) and that a 1985 and prior engine (2 peice rear main). You may also have some problems with the accesories from your car bolting up with those heads.

All these things are rather minor, Looks like a good option to me.

Later, Garrett

 

what would i have problems with? i need to work this out ASAP because i have money and i want to spend it lol i dont know what i am doing to be perfectly honest but i want to learn so any advice or knowledge you have will help tremendously.

 

anyone?

 

I think you should go with a goodwrench engine. They have better warranties and there new. Plus the price for that one is with exchange I don't think they would take your 305 for the exchange.

 

Seems pretty mild to me. The cam has a lot of duration but not much lift - TPI probably wouldn't like it much. The heads are probably 64cc, but they don't say exactly what they are (I doubt there would be a problem mounting accessories, though). It'll be '86-prior, so your TPI base won't bolt directly to it (elongate the center bolt holes).

They say 275 HP with high performance intake and 650 CFM carb (you can probably figure headers, too). Mount TPI on it and you can knock about 30 HP off. That's a gross rating, though, so knock off another 25 for net. Now you're down to 225 (maybe), LB9's would put out 190-215 apples-to-apples HP.

Frankly, your money would be better spent upgrading your 305.

 

i didnt notice that i needed an exchange. hmmm well what now lol

 

What about this engine

http://www.goautocenter.com/300hp_tpi_1987-89.htm

Some people on the boards have this one and have been happy with it. It's a little more $$ but I think it would be a better choice.

 

im not spending 2 grand on a motor i have to change the heads and cam on.

 

whats wrong with the heads and cam

 

i want to get to the mid 13s and that head and cam isnt going to do it. i will still have to upgrade. i might just stick with my LB9 and buy a new set of heads cam and exhaust. i hear the bottom end is pretty strong in the LB9s so i am thinking i might keep it.

 

Yep, so strong that I've seen 3 of them (one being my own) throw connecting rods.

 

Why were you looking at the first engine then?? that was'nt gonna get you in the 13s either.

 

Hehe, I have a higher lift cam in my 305 than in that 350 listed at the top. That thing would get you into the mid to high 14's I would think, straight out of the box anyway.

 

well how do u manage to throw rods and stuff? how many miles are on these engines? were they well maintained or were all the owners beating the crap outta it?

 

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how about these motors? check out his others too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2437109774