big block in a 75 stingray
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Originally Posted by rkrattli
so anybody know what kind of work it takes to swap to a fuel injected motor?
See http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...swap&forum_id=3
Don't know why that link won't work. Do a search on "TPI" for username "markdtn" in the last 6 months and you will find lots of info on swapping in a TPI motor or most of it would be good fot late LT1 too.
Last edited by markdtn; Oct 18, 2005 at 08:14 AM.
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cool, thanks. i love all the advice you guys gave... and for now im gonna stick with building up my L-82 to about 400hp, hopefully. with gas prices, and just the simple fact that im gonna need this car as a daily driver for a while, the ram jet is just overkill. im sure youll soon see me asking questions about internals for my 350..... thanks again!
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by rkrattli
based on what you guys said, and the depth of my wallet, im gonna stick with a small block. should I build the L-82? or go with a new 350.
The L-82 has a 4-bolt main block - all you need is a stroker kit that is balanced. $1000 should get you a good kit (nodular iron crank, hypereutectic (spelling) pistons, rods and so on) - check Summit and Jegs
Machine work on your block should run around $500, depends on location...
Good aluminum heads are around $1000, then add a cam and all the small stuff ... and voila.... for less than $3000 you'll get 400HP
With the 502 monster you'll break stuff ... driveshaft, differential, half shafts..... don't forget to upgrade that - when a half shaft breaks it can hit your butt
