350 Swap - First Build -Suggestions/Solutions?
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Car: Caprice
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
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350 Swap - First Build -Suggestions/Solutions?
This is going to be my first engine build and after reading the wealth of information online I think I've confused myself as to what I need to achieve for my build. So here we go...
The Idea: I am swapping my 305 out of my Bbody(93 Caprice) for a 350 out of 89 truck that will more than likely be rebuilt at .30 over.
Unfortunate for me, the heads on the 350 were the 193's.
Car has a 700R4 transmission.
The Goal: Looking to build a decent HP/TQ street 350, nothing overboard. Car is a weekender looking for a little extra get up and go. Obviously the cheaper the better but looking to hang around $2000-2500.
My Build:
Heads - This seems to be the best bang for the buck for upgraded Vortec Heads. The kit below comes with everything needed to install the heads.
https://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-...er/sd8060rakit
It also comes with an edelbrock performer intake. They have a kit as well that includes a TBI intake but I believe the $300 difference in kits would be better spent with just a TBI adapter? I've read the stock distributor won't fit on the carb intake but can that be fixed with just a new distributor or will I have to trim the intake myself?
Headers - Hooker 2466
Camshaft - Hydraulic roller seems the best way to go, and I a lot of good response with the Comp Cam 268. ATM I'm leaning this way.
TBI - I have the 350 TBI w/ 55lbs. I read the budget TBI buildup but it seems the fuel regulator is disco now. Can I get by with new injectors and different regulator? Do I go the 454 TB route? I've read conflicting posts on this subject. I am aware of the fuel pump upgrade need as well.
PCM - I've also lightly glanced over the threads on this subject for DIY or tbichips.com.
Is there anything I've looked over other than what I have posted so far? Any help/direction here would be greatly appreciated.
The Idea: I am swapping my 305 out of my Bbody(93 Caprice) for a 350 out of 89 truck that will more than likely be rebuilt at .30 over.
Unfortunate for me, the heads on the 350 were the 193's.
Car has a 700R4 transmission.
The Goal: Looking to build a decent HP/TQ street 350, nothing overboard. Car is a weekender looking for a little extra get up and go. Obviously the cheaper the better but looking to hang around $2000-2500.
My Build:
Heads - This seems to be the best bang for the buck for upgraded Vortec Heads. The kit below comes with everything needed to install the heads.
https://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-...er/sd8060rakit
It also comes with an edelbrock performer intake. They have a kit as well that includes a TBI intake but I believe the $300 difference in kits would be better spent with just a TBI adapter? I've read the stock distributor won't fit on the carb intake but can that be fixed with just a new distributor or will I have to trim the intake myself?
Headers - Hooker 2466
Camshaft - Hydraulic roller seems the best way to go, and I a lot of good response with the Comp Cam 268. ATM I'm leaning this way.
TBI - I have the 350 TBI w/ 55lbs. I read the budget TBI buildup but it seems the fuel regulator is disco now. Can I get by with new injectors and different regulator? Do I go the 454 TB route? I've read conflicting posts on this subject. I am aware of the fuel pump upgrade need as well.
PCM - I've also lightly glanced over the threads on this subject for DIY or tbichips.com.
Is there anything I've looked over other than what I have posted so far? Any help/direction here would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by redbubble93; Feb 10, 2013 at 11:54 AM. Reason: update
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