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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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From: covina ca
Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 350 880 block
Transmission: 700r4
350 build

what do you think about these parts for my 350 build
Cylinder Heads: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-151124
Intake Manifold: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-226019
Carburetor: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-m08600vs
Camshaft: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-08-430-8
Rocker Arms: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-1417-16
Timing Set: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g6601-9
Distributor: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-85551
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am L69
Engine: Sniper EFI Powered 355
Transmission: WC T5 w/ Steel Support Plate
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: 350 build

Not a big fan of that camshaft or the grind and it will bind the springs in those heads.

I would use a distributor with a vac advance like the MSD 8360 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8360/overview/
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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Car: 97 Z71 Extended Cab
Engine: 5.7 Vortec
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: 350 build

I'm not particularly crazy about those heads either.Even tho they are advertised as Vortec,it's kinda misleading.It's more of a replacement head.It has the Vortec bolt pattern & raised runner,but,lacks a lot of key features that makes the real Vortecs work.That carb is gonna be a little small for the motor you're planning as well,IMO.I think you could do a lot better parts wise.These are not gonna be a very well matched combo.The camshaft should always be the last part you choose after determining what your final CR will be with pistons,machine work,& heads being used.Choose a cam to work with your motor.Don't build a motor to match your cam.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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Re: 350 build

Originally Posted by jokerZ71
I'm not particularly crazy about those heads either.Even tho they are advertised as Vortec,it's kinda misleading.It's more of a replacement head.It has the Vortec bolt pattern & raised runner,but,lacks a lot of key features that makes the real Vortecs work.That carb is gonna be a little small for the motor you're planning as well,IMO.I think you could do a lot better parts wise.These are not gonna be a very well matched combo.The camshaft should always be the last part you choose after determining what your final CR will be with pistons,machine work,& heads being used.Choose a cam to work with your motor.Don't build a motor to match your cam.
The carb should be fine, it would probably support 375-400 hp no prob
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