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Outlaw2
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Re: 355 build

#16 Post by Outlaw2 » Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:59 am

Any suggestions on what tranny would best suit my application and headers?

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Re: 355 build

#17 Post by supernova » Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:03 am

Next time your in town let me know ahead of time and if there's any racing going on you can meet us at the track.
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Re: 355 build

#18 Post by Bruce69Camaro » Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:32 am

A friend of mine built a 355 to the spec's of the factory LT-1 350 motor that was put in cars around 69/70.

He put this in a 1940 or 41 Ford pickup with a Turbo 350 trans and that was one fun ride.

You can still get a cam through Crane that uses the factory spec's, but it's a solid lift cam.

If you looking for a cam, you might want to check out Herbert Cams (Doug Herbert). They have good prices on roller cams and lifters that won't kill your wallet.
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Re: 355 build

#19 Post by Outlaw2 » Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:48 pm

That would be cool supernova! My dad had a 69' camaro ss yrs ago and he use to go race at the strip on wkds 8-)

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Re: 355 build

#20 Post by sc racing » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:23 am

Outlaw2 wrote:Any suggestions on what tranny would best suit my application and headers?
TH350,get a converter built custom for your specific combo.1-3/4" headers should be fine go to big and you might lose torque.

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Re: 355 build

#21 Post by Danny515 » Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:17 am

Hey guys - new to dragstuff - love this site.
Outlaw - depending on what exactly you will be using the truck for more - street or strip - sounds like you are looking almost at the same build I am doing for my 78 malibu (355, vortec heads, quadrajet carb). Blew my old 350 so had to leave it in the garage for a year. I've seen plenty of budget build articles on Chevy Hi Performance and such, but they got nothing on the budget I'm workin with - gonna end up less than half of the $2600 they spent on their last vortec budget build. So because of the lack of funds, Ive been forced to go back to the old school train of thought of rebuilding carbs and distributors, doing my own porting, finding ways to afford it but not sacrifice any power. Motor is done, and even though it really didnt necessitate or fit the budget, I talked to my local machine shop that has a dyno, and I ended up with a 434hp & 428 lb-ft motor on a budget of under $1k. Don't get me wrong, it took me 7 times longer to be able to finish it because alot of time was spent bargain hunting and rebuilding my own parts, but Ive got a full forged rotating assembly and I still have my 150/200hp nitrous kit in the car and a trans that can handle it, so I'm figuring I should have no prob hitting the 550-600hp range on the juice.

Having had to did it the extremely economical way, you tend to learn alot more not just about assembling the motor but about tweaking and tuning. Cant spend the money on horsepower or torque so have to create it yourself. So in all the countless hours of reading, talking to people, and trail and error, I learned alot about this combo (especially the vortec heads and quad) so if there is any info that might help you with your build just let me know. And good luck

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Re: 355 build

#22 Post by Outlaw2 » Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:20 pm

Thanks guys for all the help and info. I've read articles about people building the newer 5.3L chevy 327. Has any of u guys built one or I was wondering the difference between the 5.3 or going old school with the 355 or 383? I know the newer engines are aluminum and roller. So what's ya'lls opinion?

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Re: 355 build

#23 Post by ytnova » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:08 am

I am doing a 5.3 ls right now as a replacement engine for my nova. I should have some performance numbers for you in a couple of weeks, stock 120,000 mile 5.3, 2nd design ls6 cam/springs, single plane victor jr, msd 6010 box, 750 double and small plate. Not really sure how it will run, but it should be interesting, my bet is mid elevens on a 150 shot. All told, I paid 200 bucks for the engine, 50.00 for a used cam, 63.00 for a new set of GM springs, 4.40 for a balancer bolt, 50.00 for the intake and front cover gaskets, 350.00 for the intake and 250.00 for the msd box, both on racer discount. The carb and plate I have laying around. I plan on running the stock manifolds, but for under 1,000 bucks, I do not think that is too bad.
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Re: 355 build

#24 Post by Outlaw2 » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:42 pm

Sounds good let me know that numbers and out come. I'm interested in a LS motors, i have a 5.3 in my Z-71 silverado crew cab and it'll move. Gonna do some tweeking to it to give it a few more ponys.

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Re: 355 build

#25 Post by seancarole » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:30 pm

Killer budget finds that just intensifies the blast you will have!
ytnova wrote:I am doing a 5.3 ls right now as a replacement engine for my nova. I should have some performance numbers for you in a couple of weeks, stock 120,000 mile 5.3, 2nd design ls6 cam/springs, single plane victor jr, msd 6010 box, 750 double and small plate. Not really sure how it will run, but it should be interesting, my bet is mid elevens on a 150 shot. All told, I paid 200 bucks for the engine, 50.00 for a used cam, 63.00 for a new set of GM springs, 4.40 for a balancer bolt, 50.00 for the intake and front cover gaskets, 350.00 for the intake and 250.00 for the msd box, both on racer discount. The carb and plate I have laying around. I plan on running the stock manifolds, but for under 1,000 bucks, I do not think that is too bad.

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