I'm looking into ditching my GM target 350.I think it was rated at 205hp for the long block. I put on some of the stuff listed below,but I was not impressed with the results at all. graemlins/sad.gif How much HP do you guys think it should be making around going from that 205hp stock long block,then adding the parts listed below? I'd like to put another small block in my camaro,I've been considering a roller 406.I'd like to make a good amount of HP/TQ and keep it ok for daily driving.I was just wondering if you guys would have any suggestions on where I might want to look for a shortblock. I am leaning towards a roller setup. I know solids make a lot of power,but I'm a rookie when it comes to working on engines. Also I was wondering what compression I could could run with my 64cc aluminum heads on 91 octane? If anyone has any suggestions on a small block combo that might be what I'm looking for I'd definitely appreciate it. Thanks.

Why don't you just take the time to install a set of pistons in your Target motor so that you are up around 9.75 to 1CR., then add a set of good heads AND I bet you will really like her...

And yes, 9.75 to 1 CR. and 91 octane will be a very good combination. Heck, there may be just a schosh more CR in 91 octane if you set the quench dead on at min. of like .038" and run something more eff. combustion chamber-wise like a Vortec or Fast burn head.

I know there will be if you opt for aluminum heads if you want to spend the money.. Like up to 10.25 to 1 if everything goes right...

You may learn some doing the installation and you might consider balancing her while you are at it...This kinda how I got started on my own engine work.. pdq67

I think you have gotten some good advice in the post above. Find a shop local to you (even within a couple hrs driving distance) and have what you want built out of your existing 350. The block is the shell that contains the parts that make the power. Yes there are tricked out blocks and metal content can differ and some have 4 bolt mains but a 200hp block is no different than a 330hp block for the most part. Both can be built to be of equal hp with the same internals.

[ 04-19-2003, 09:14 AM: Message edited by: DjD ]

I'd change to a posi and a new gearset before changing the engine combo. That pegleg with 2.73's are holding you back.
George

I have aluminum heads,so I think I could get away with higher compression. I probably could find some pistons for a decent price,but I don't have much experience with installing them. I know the only way to learn is by doing it,but if I screw up my daily driver, I'm gonna have a hard time getting to work and school. But for how much it would be to take and have new pistons installed would probably not even be worth the $$$. I am saving to have an 8.5 built for my car with at least 3.42 gearing and posi. I guess I'll probably leave my current motor in and see how it runs after that,but I know it probably isn't going to be as fast as what I'm looking for.

George is right engine combo sounds good but you need more gear and a posi. It will be like driving a different car with 3.42 or 3.73 gears. If you still want more then a 125hp nitrous kit would wake it up and keep it streetable.

I agree with working on the current engine and adding gears/posi. If you do things right you could easily put gears/posi in AND have a local shop fit you for some good 9.5:1 pistons for less $$$'s than a whole new performance shortblock. A zz4 shortblock is near 2,000.00 that gives you plenty of room to play with gears and pistons! graemlins/thumbsup.gif