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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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350 Build, Critique my proposed build

Here's what I have in mind as of the moment. I already have SOME of this list, but not everything. Been trying to decide on a parts list for a couple weeks and this is where i'm at so far. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with similar setups?



350 .40 Over
Stock Cast Crank
Stock Cast Rods with Wrist Pin Hole Drilled
Hyperutectic Flat Top Pistons with Moly Rings File Fitted
ARP Main Bolts
ARP Rod Bolts
ARP Head Bolts
#906 Casting Vortec Heads with Spring Retainer "Ghetto Grind" for seal clearance
Lunati 73943 Valve Springs
Lunati Voodoo 60103 Cam -
Lift: .489''/.504''
Duration: 268°/276°
RPM Range: 1800-6200
Stock 1.5 Ratio Steel Rockers
Holley Stealth Ram Intake with Fuel Rails and AFPR
24# Injectors
Stock 48mm Throttle Body
Long Tube Headers with undecided exhaust
Megasquirt III
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Re: 350 Build, Critique my proposed build

Stock rods are not cast. They are 1053 steel forgings.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Re: 350 Build, Critique my proposed build

Well judging by the casting marks on the sides of the rod, i would say they are CAST, but thanks for the useless comment
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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Re: 350 Build, Critique my proposed build

Originally Posted by rspain85
Well judging by the casting marks on the sides of the rod, i would say they are CAST, but thanks for the useless comment
wow,you come with that attitude asking for opinions?
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Re: 350 Build, Critique my proposed build

Originally Posted by Irockz
wow,you come with that attitude asking for opinions?
This.
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