i've been looking for a new engine to put in my 1985 Z-28 now out of these two which one is better?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV-...QQcmdZViewItem

OR

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...QQcmdZViewItem

I have a 2,000 limit on engine i well need to buy the headers and Carb.

 

Neither.

http://www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com/...55106133614.f7 Call them up and tell them what you're doing, they'll fix you up right.

Buy a Performer or Action+ EGR intake manifold. Use your stock carb & distributor.

 

(Sorry, I just had to edit your "witch". Don't want your project to start off with a spell on it...)

 

LOL thanks man

 

What about this one:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0763&langId=-1

Or this:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0763&langId=-1

 

1st one: Okay, but poor heads, low compression, upgrades pretty much requires changing everything but the block, crank & rods.

2nd one: Okay, requires Vortec-specific intake manifold. Not emissions-friendly. Busts the stated budget.

 

Remember too that the rest of your car will have diffculties handling a 300 HP crate motor. I do not believe your tranny is going to like the beating that motor will give it. Your rear end is also going to be suffering. five7 this is true right?

On a side note, how do you think my 412 sbc ( say 450 ft/lbs of torque) will be with my non-WC tranny and stock 3.23 posi rear end. Both are in my 86 Z28. Should be ok as long as I don't pound on it right?

 

TH700's can handle 300 HP if treated to upgrades such as pressure relief valve and Vette servo. Typically, though, they will wear out and need a rebuild soon, anyway. They can easily handle 400 HP with fairly basic rebuild stuff, 600 with more expensive pieces upgraded.

T5's, whether WC or not, can be destroyed by a stock LG4. A $2000 kit (I forget exactly how much it costs - figures of $1600 to $2400 are bouncing around in my head) will cure that problem. But, like you said, if you don't pound it (no clutch dumps, no speed shifting), it'll last a long time behind most any engine.

 

Would this be a decent engine, for Cali emmissions, to throw an Edelbrock intake, Hedmann headers, full 3 in exhaust, retaining the AIR, and a TBI on? How much power would I be looking at here? I liked the price. And also the 4-bolt mains kinda turn me on

Im trying to decide whether to go with something like this... or an LT1...

 

Shouldn't be a problem. You may have to do some PROM tuning (TBI forum has more info on that). Power probably in the L98 range or better.