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Dec 12, 2007 | 12:59 PM

xyzman

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On the cheap

Looking for suggestions on putting a small block street/strip combination together let me know what worked for you . block crank rods cam heads carb trans etc, will be mounted in a(MINT LITTLE OLD LADY CAR) 85 camaro with 200r auto trans remember on the cheap. thanks

Dec 12, 2007 | 05:31 PM

five7kid

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From: Littleton, CO USA

Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air

Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)

Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E

Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89

You want a consistent bracket car, or something to get into a particular time/speed range? Which is more important, strip performance or street manners?

Dec 12, 2007 | 09:47 PM

F-BIRD'88

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From: Ontario, Canada

Car: 1988 Firebird S/E

Engine: 406Ci Vortec SBC

Transmission: TH-350/3500stall

Axle/Gears: 7.5" Auburn 4.10 Posi-Traction

Re: On the cheap

What engines/heads etc do you have on hand to work with?

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:24 AM

xyzman

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Re: On the cheap

Starting with a clean pallet just sold my last build
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Looking for a semi radical street machine with the occasional trip to the strip

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Dec 14, 2007 | 03:42 PM

2oldFbody

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Car: old chevys

Re: On the cheap

Here is A idea. Find a good used 96 up vortec engine, freshen it up (rings,bearings, gaskets if it is in good shape.) new cam intake and carb
should make good power.

Dec 15, 2007 | 07:26 PM

F-BIRD'88

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Car: 1988 Firebird S/E

Engine: 406Ci Vortec SBC

Transmission: TH-350/3500stall

Axle/Gears: 7.5" Auburn 4.10 Posi-Traction

Re: On the cheap

Might get some ideas from this thread. Was pretty cheap to bring together.
Won't get a chance to test it until spring, but expect strong 12sec et's
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...kyard-dog.html

search all threads by MW66nova and his budget cool white street cheater like this one.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/orga...est-combo.html
lots and lots of stuff there.