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Want a new engine.. - 2/3/2008 6:14:49 PM
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Dj Envy
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Hi all,
I've just about decided on getting Hooker sidemount headers and pipes, but have a few questions.
I don't know what kind of engine would fit in my 76's engine compartment or what would be compatible. Also hoping to put a TH400 with it. I'm aiming to get atleast 600 hp. I'm planning on getting the Hookers first then the new engine and a TH400, so the engine has to be compatible with the headers. Would I be better off getting my 350 stroked to a 383 or higher and getting a supercharger? Or could I find a small block that would be compatible with the headers? The engine has to be able run on pump gas, the car is my daily driver.
Thanks in advance!
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RE: Want a new engine.. - 2/3/2008 6:53:27 PM
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DeeVeeEight
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ORIGINAL: Dj Envy
Hi all,
I've just about decided on getting Hooker sidemount headers and pipes, but have a few questions.
I don't know what kind of engine would fit in my 76's engine compartment or what would be compatible. Also hoping to put a TH400 with it. I'm aiming to get atleast 600 hp. I'm planning on getting the Hookers first then the new engine and a TH400, so the engine has to be compatible with the headers. Would I be better off getting my 350 stroked to a 383 or higher and getting a supercharger? Or could I find a small block that would be compatible with the headers? The engine has to be able run on pump gas, the car is my daily driver.
Thanks in advance!
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RE: Want a new engine.. - 2/3/2008 7:10:33 PM
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Dj Envy
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That is a sick engine. The videos of it are phenominal. The only problem I can see with it is that it can't run on pump gas.
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RE: Want a new engine.. - 2/3/2008 7:50:36 PM
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73shark
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As you probably known, you can put a big block in your 76 but it's more that just fitting it in there. There are a lot of other considerations. Check with C3's experience in his "hangin from a tree".
WRT the headers, you'll need to decide whether you're going small block or big block first.
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RE: Want a new engine.. - 2/3/2008 8:24:18 PM
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Dj Envy
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What could I get my 350 bored to, and still have it safe for daily driving?
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RE: Want a new engine.. - 2/4/2008 5:25:12 AM
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C3 Starship
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I don't reccomend goin' over .040 on a bore.
If the engine doesn't need it, I'd keep the stock bore and just build the innerds. You can get penty of street friendly horses. 
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RE: Want a new engine.. - 2/4/2008 7:26:50 AM
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DeeVeeEight
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What could I get my 350 bored to, and still have it safe for daily driving?
383 is a popular choice for a small block.
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RE: Want a new engine.. - 2/4/2008 10:51:45 AM
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Texas Jim
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Supposedly, 10.5:1 is the limit using 93 Octane fuel.
And 600 hp from a small block, even a 383, is pushing it. I saw that "Hot Rod" magazine has an article this month on a 383ci w/ 615hp but I haven't read it. I seriously doubt if it's anything for daily driving.
The December, 2006 issue of "Chevy High Performance" magazine does a number of tests on a 383ci (well, a 388, still w/ the 3.75 crank) that Dinos-out at 523hp. That's using AFR heads, a Victor Jr. and Mighty Demon 850, a 284 Comp-Cams hydraulic roller w/ 1.6:1 roller rockers and custom headers w/ 3" collectors, and a pretty good bottom end. This engine could be a daily driver, but one hell of a daily driver. Going any further than this engine for the street is "letting it all hang out."
"Engine Masters" magazine says that Shell gas holds about the highest standards for pump gas. They may still have the article at: http://www.enginemasters.com .
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