which engine to swap
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From: CT
Car: 85 Trans Am WS6
Engine: 305HO L69
Transmission: T5
which engine to swap
i'm looking to to swap a new motor in an iroc. my goal is over 400 hp. what is the best way to reach this? should i buy an already built up crate motor, or should i get a 350 and build it up? my father's friend was a mechanic, so he would be able to help some.
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400HP is not too hard to reach. You can have a motor built (say a 383) complete from oil pan to intake for around 2k that will push 450 or so at the flywheel.
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--Spyder--
1992 Camaro RS (on block for the winter, new motor being built)
LO3, T-56,centerforce clutch, ported and polished 305 TPI heads, Edelbrock Performer Intake, 14X3 Open Element w/ K&N, custom cat back, AC delete, SMOG delete, alu drive shaft, 3.73 Eaton Posi, 160 stat w/ fan switch, Ed Wright Fast Chip, MSD Igniton Coil, STB, Subframe connectors, KYB AGX, Eagle GSC, and poly bushings.
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--Spyder--
1992 Camaro RS (on block for the winter, new motor being built)
LO3, T-56,centerforce clutch, ported and polished 305 TPI heads, Edelbrock Performer Intake, 14X3 Open Element w/ K&N, custom cat back, AC delete, SMOG delete, alu drive shaft, 3.73 Eaton Posi, 160 stat w/ fan switch, Ed Wright Fast Chip, MSD Igniton Coil, STB, Subframe connectors, KYB AGX, Eagle GSC, and poly bushings.
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From: Monticello, IN USA
Car: 1991 Z-28
Engine: 350
Transmission: T-5 (gonna buy the farm)
Spyder,
I'm not correcting you, I am just curious where I could have one built for that much. I was thinking it would take more.
Thanks,
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Joshua Johnston
1991 Z-28
350, T-5, K&N, Ported Vortec heads, Edelbrock RPM, Holley 750 D.P., HEI, 11.07:1 CR, Comp Cams Roller-.510"/.520"-282*/288* dur., Shorty Headers, Dual 2.5 Exhaust, Dynomax Bullet Mufflers, T&R Motorsports custom air intake, Bald tires
I'm not correcting you, I am just curious where I could have one built for that much. I was thinking it would take more.
Thanks,
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Joshua Johnston
1991 Z-28
350, T-5, K&N, Ported Vortec heads, Edelbrock RPM, Holley 750 D.P., HEI, 11.07:1 CR, Comp Cams Roller-.510"/.520"-282*/288* dur., Shorty Headers, Dual 2.5 Exhaust, Dynomax Bullet Mufflers, T&R Motorsports custom air intake, Bald tires
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From: MNT.Washington, KY
Car: 87 Iroc
Engine: L98
Transmission: T-5 3.42's
your best bet is to go with a 4 bolt main Goodwrench replacement engine. This runs between $1200-$1300 bucks. It produces around 250 stock horses. With an Edelbrock RPM intake, Holley 750 carb, Comp Cams Xtrmeme energy cam (around 276/296 at .50), a good set of headers and true dual exhaust, you should have no problem making around 400 horses. The secret is the cam...the only problem is that you have to run a stall converter if you have an auto...the cam is a little soggy under 3,000 rpms...you can create this power for about $2800 bucks...maybe less if you shop around....check out summit's website...
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Look around. Just make a list of what you want and keep track of prices etc. Sometimes you can even find people giving stuff away and you can save a bundle. Be patient. I had school to distract me but I took my time and looked around. Just make sure you get off your a ss and make an effort, there are good deals out there.
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