Well as the weather cools off, the plans are in high gear to give the 'Vette a little more power over the winter. I've collected some of the key ingrediants and would welcome some advice and some examples relating to it.
I've got a very stock '79 Vette with the L48 with an automatic trans and a set of 3:55 rear gears. From the factory I believe it had 195 horsepower and about 280 ft/lbs of torque. It is a serial number correct engine for this car!

My 1st question is should I use this engine?

I've also picked up an engine from a 1985 Suburban ,its a 350 with a 2 bolt main! Cylinder Heads carry casting number 468642

I've also purchased an Edelbrock Performer Intake, a Performer Plus camshaft with Lifters, a mint Quadrajet Carb., a true rolling Timing Chain Set, intake gaskets, etc.

Now I've priced a set of heads up here in Canada and it'll be almost $2000 in Canadian money to land a set of Edelbrock Performer Heads in my yard.

My 2nd question is can I use the 468642 heads, or the heads that came on the original L48, or do I break the bank and by the $2000 Performer Heads.

I really don't plan anything big for this car other than about 5-6000 kms. per summer and maybe a few trips down the 1/4. I'd be happy with about 300 horsepower but would really smile with about 330 horse.

I also have to buy a nice set of headers and some other goodies to complete this package but need some good advice to steer me along in the right direction. Hope I didn't leave any info out here!

Thanks all.


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