Chevrolet 350 HO 355HP Crate Engine
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Chevrolet 350 HO 355HP Crate Engine
I wanted to see if anyone had put a Chevrolet 350 HO 355HP Crate Engine in their 1978 Vette. I had asked the question and got two replies. My concern is the clearance on the factory hood and the taller intake. Any feedback in this regard. The ZZ 4 has a shorter intake but I really like the 330 HP Crate engine from Chevrolet performance parts.
I don't want to place a different hood on the car.
Any advice or comment on this is welcome.
I don't want to place a different hood on the car.
Any advice or comment on this is welcome.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i'm GUESSING you probably will be ok.....you will need a drop base air filter though...i have performer intake, 1/2 spacer, heat shield, TV cable bracket and a 750 speed demon on my 77 and i do not hit the hood. we all worry about the clearance issue i know i did but in reality i haven't seen too many times where it turned out to be a major obstacle to overcome
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From: Champlin Minnesota
I have the GM Crate 350 HO in my '77, along with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Edelbrock 1406 600cfm Carb, and a 14'' x 3'' Aircleaner with a .75'' drop, also added a .25'' heat gasket to the carb, and I still have some room.
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350 HO Engine
Originally Posted by davidm_comp
I have the GM Crate 350 HO in my '77, along with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Edelbrock 1406 600cfm Carb, and a 14'' x 3'' Aircleaner with a .75'' drop, also added a .25'' heat gasket to the carb, and I still have some room.
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Originally Posted by mediator
I was concerned because of the extra height of the intake on that Chevrolet engine. I want to stay with the 330 hp crate versus the 355 hp crate. The 355 hp intake is shorter. The 330 hp engine is pretty much turn key from chevrolet pp.
