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Hi Everyone,
I am getting closer to that engine. In fact mine finally broke. I have 327/230 hp standard with original power glide. It is a daily driver and not going to be a race car like all the rest I see. I have decisions to make though. I am looking at the performance GM 350cu/290. Do you think this motor is good? I read the 350ci/330hp has a 327 cam. I know more horse power but the the problem is the heads are different (later style-Vortec) and they won't bold to my pulleys. I also don't know if my pglide could take it. Most my parts around my engine have lifetime warranties and I replace them often so they are in good shape. When I get a motor I will make sure to purchase the balancer and a water pump. I will change my 2bbl/intake/air cleaner. I don't want to change anything else. I just need transportation now until I buy something near the end of the year. Then I can hang back and still drive it a few days a week. Might as well enjoy it. The other thing, I don't want to dump tons of money into something that is out on the streets and subject to getting stolen down the line. Any recommendations how to keep that from happening is welcomed. So, you can see why I want to be conservative. At this moment I am searching for a mechanic and they are expensive. So what do you think? I want to get at least the same performance that I had with the 327. Do you think it will do the job?
Any thoughts are welcomed and appreciated.
I am getting closer to that engine. In fact mine finally broke. I have 327/230 hp standard with original power glide. It is a daily driver and not going to be a race car like all the rest I see. I have decisions to make though. I am looking at the performance GM 350cu/290. Do you think this motor is good? I read the 350ci/330hp has a 327 cam. I know more horse power but the the problem is the heads are different (later style-Vortec) and they won't bold to my pulleys. I also don't know if my pglide could take it. Most my parts around my engine have lifetime warranties and I replace them often so they are in good shape. When I get a motor I will make sure to purchase the balancer and a water pump. I will change my 2bbl/intake/air cleaner. I don't want to change anything else. I just need transportation now until I buy something near the end of the year. Then I can hang back and still drive it a few days a week. Might as well enjoy it. The other thing, I don't want to dump tons of money into something that is out on the streets and subject to getting stolen down the line. Any recommendations how to keep that from happening is welcomed. So, you can see why I want to be conservative. At this moment I am searching for a mechanic and they are expensive. So what do you think? I want to get at least the same performance that I had with the 327. Do you think it will do the job?
Any thoughts are welcomed and appreciated.