Just wondering some of you guys opinions on these engines the pros and cons. If any of you know any horsepower and torque ratings for these engines in general and the cost of parts for these engines.

 

never heard of a 350 rocket engine

 

350 Rocket is the designation of an Olds engine. Nothing special about them, Rocket was just the selling term they used back in the 60's and early 70's. Just unlike a Chevy engine your performance parts selection is limited and everything costs twice as much.

If you're thinking of this for an F-Body it's not worth the hassle.

 

ahhh, that's what I was thinking, I remember an old country song about a 455 rocket, but never heard of a 350 one.

For a second I thought he was talking about a jet engine, lol.

 

I have one out in my garage. They're good little motors, slightly bigger bore and slightly smaller stroke than a standard 350 chevy. Great replacement for a 307 olds motor in a G-body; not quite sure why you'd ever think of putting one in an F-body.

 

they also make for a direct replacement for the gm diesel engine from the 80s. i rebuilt a few that were swaped into diesel cars.

 

Im not putting one in my car just wondering about the engine thats all.

 

The bore and stroke on that 350 Olds engine are as follows:

Bore = 4.057"

Stroke = 3.385" (same stroke as a Olds 403)

Auggie

 

Auggie,

AFAIK all SBO's have the same stroke... Probably a cost saving measure for Oldsmobile...

 

Well, not exately. Here are all the V/8's that Olds made.

260 ci = 3.500"/ 3.385"
303 ci = 3.750"/ 3.438"
307 ci = 3.800"/ 3.385"
324 ci = 3.875"/ 3.437"
326 ci = 3.781"/ 3.750"
330 ci = 3.938"/ 3.385"
350 ci = 4.057"/ 3.385"
371 ci = 4.000"/ 3.688"
394 ci = 4.125"/ 3.688"
400 ci = 4.000"/ 3.975"
400 ci = 4.120"/ 3.750"
403 ci = 4.351"/ 3.385"
425 ci = 4.125"/ 3.975"
455 ci = 4.125"/ 4.250"

Auggie