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Offline rockable

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New Crate Engine
« on: December 17, 2012, 09:25:55 pm »
I replaced my clapped out 305 with a base 350 crate engine.  I put an Edelbrock Performer intake and a Performer 1403 carburetor on it,, along with a standard HEI distributor.  I am still fine tuning the jetting on the carburetor but I can honestly say this was a HUGE improvement over my tired 305. 

My truck is actually fun to drive now.  I probably have $2,000 in the whole job and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to upgrade the performance of their truck.  I look forward to driving it for a long time to come!
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Re: New Crate Engine
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2012, 09:42:08 pm »
I've always thought crate engines were a great deal.
Your right, the difference between a tired 305 and a fresh 350 is night and day!
Enjoy your new power plant.
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Re: New Crate Engine
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2012, 09:07:48 am »
Glad to see you got it back in the road. Where did you get the engine from?
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Re: New Crate Engine
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2012, 04:17:46 pm »
Engine came from Summit. $1560 delivered.
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New Crate Engine
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2012, 06:21:11 pm »
What are the hp specs on it?
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Re: New Crate Engine
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2012, 08:23:21 pm »
Well, the spec is 195 hp but that is a worst case figure.  I put low back pressure exhaust on it and used the stock exhaust manifolds.  So, I guess about 230.  There are some articles about hot ridding this particular engine and they got about 250 with headers, as I recall.  It is nice and torquey and should get decent mileage when I get it jetted right and broken in.
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Re: New Crate Engine
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