Pulled the Engine tonight...pics
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Wow, you even got it from the front. Pretty cool. Now, the choices begin. 350-355-383-400-406-454...............
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Crate? Stroker? ...........I can't decide. One part of me wants to keep the unmolested original intact, the other says stroke it. The simpliest thing to do is buy a crate motor, which I'm leaning towards, but the cost are a concern. I have to crunch some numbers on this one....
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From: Brandon Manitoba
i hear ya" . I am in exactly the same boat with my "80". Make sure you let us know what you decide. I am finding the 383 stoker the most interesting option at the moment. However I do change my mind from day to day. Brent
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by The Ram
u gonna be giving her hell? or gonna be rolling on the nice sunny days and laughing at the cars wanting to race and kill themselves? answer the ?s and ill tell ya what to do 
One minute I'm strokin', the next cratin'..........
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by Eddie 70
Wow, you even got it from the front. Pretty cool. Now, the choices begin. 350-355-383-400-406-454...............
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From: Glenn Heights Tx
rebuild the stock shortblock with decent forged internals, afr 165 heads, edel int and carb, and a nice crane cam...MSD ign and your done...nothing expensive, but it will hammer down some nice hp, low 300s at the wheels if pushed through a decent t350 and 2400 stall...
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From: OKC Oklahoma
Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
Any tips on cleaning up the motor bay?
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Melting Slicks
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This motor from YearOne is starting to grow on me!! Any thought on this setup?
Engine Specifications:
·Horsepower- 400+
·Torque- 440+ ft/lbs
·Compression ratio- 9.5:1
·Dyno-tested: Yes, includes harmonic balancer and flexplate
·Dyno sheet: Included with engine’s output
·Vacuum produced: 12hg @ 800RPM
·Recommended fuel- 92 octane
·Max recommended RPM- 6000
·Block- Seasoned 4-bolt iron
·Crankshaft- Nodular iron
·Pistons- Hypereutectic
·Connecting rods- Powdered metal
·Camshaft- Hydraulic roller
·Valve lift:.520"
·Duration @ .050" (int/exh): 218deg/228deg
·Rocker arms- 1.6:1 ratio
·Cylinder heads- Ported Vortec
·Valves- Stainless steel 2.02 int/1.60 exh
·Valve springs: Heavy duty
·Bore x Stroke- 4.030" x 3.48"
·Intake manifold- Dual-plane aluminum
·Oil pan, timing cover, valve covers included
·Engine fasteners: High tensile strength
·Warranty- 12 month/12,000 mi
Part #
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Price
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CT350PC1
Year One Power Crate 400hp 350 crate engine assembly.
$2990.00
Engine Specifications:
·Horsepower- 400+
·Torque- 440+ ft/lbs
·Compression ratio- 9.5:1
·Dyno-tested: Yes, includes harmonic balancer and flexplate
·Dyno sheet: Included with engine’s output
·Vacuum produced: 12hg @ 800RPM
·Recommended fuel- 92 octane
·Max recommended RPM- 6000
·Block- Seasoned 4-bolt iron
·Crankshaft- Nodular iron
·Pistons- Hypereutectic
·Connecting rods- Powdered metal
·Camshaft- Hydraulic roller
·Valve lift:.520"
·Duration @ .050" (int/exh): 218deg/228deg
·Rocker arms- 1.6:1 ratio
·Cylinder heads- Ported Vortec
·Valves- Stainless steel 2.02 int/1.60 exh
·Valve springs: Heavy duty
·Bore x Stroke- 4.030" x 3.48"
·Intake manifold- Dual-plane aluminum
·Oil pan, timing cover, valve covers included
·Engine fasteners: High tensile strength
·Warranty- 12 month/12,000 mi
Part #
Description
Price
Add to Cart
CT350PC1
Year One Power Crate 400hp 350 crate engine assembly.
$2990.00
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
This motor from YearOne is starting to grow on me!! Any thought on this setup?
Crate 400hp 350 crate engine assembly.
$2990.00
Crate 400hp 350 crate engine assembly.
$2990.00
Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Originally Posted by michael c. volpe
forgive my ignorance, but why would you want to get rid of the original engine?
If you want to go faster, without possibly harming the original engine, you use a crate or built short block/engine from a reputable engine builder. I used theenginestore.com