Help me with my 350 purchase - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

patooyee · 11-13-2001, 09:21 PM

I am buying a 350 from a guy that has been rebuilt by a reputable company. I know I have a book at home that tells what to look for on the block and heads to tell for sure if it is a 350 vs 327, 305, etc. and what heads it has, but I can't get at that book right now. Can anyone tell me what to look for?

J. J.

powermad · 11-14-2001, 02:22 AM

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bgc71 · 11-14-2001, 11:54 PM

There is a flat pad on the top of the block in front of the passenger side head. Clean (i.e. sand) the surface and give those #'s to your dealer, who should be able to tell you what you've got.

patooyee · 11-15-2001, 01:16 PM

Thanks, ya'll. I got a list of casting numbers for the heads and block online. I am going to buy the engine tomorow. I went last night to see how it ran, and it ran great! Less than 1000 miles, bored .030, 4x4/rv/towing cam + the TH350 behind it for $400. I'm just going to check the casting number on the block to make sure it's a 350 and then I'm bringing it home. 4-bolt mains, too!

J. J.

brector · 11-15-2001, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by patooyee
Thanks, ya'll. I got a list of casting numbers for the heads and block online. I am going to buy the engine tomorow. I went last night to see how it ran, and it ran great! Less than 1000 miles, bored .030, 4x4/rv/towing cam + the TH350 behind it for $400. I'm just going to check the casting number on the block to make sure it's a 350 and then I'm bringing it home. 4-bolt mains, too!

J. J.

Sounds like you got a deal!

patooyee · 11-15-2001, 09:58 PM

The motor i already built for low end torque. But I want more power in general. (More RPM's, too.) It needs the carb rebuilt or a new one. Anyone got suggestions? My friend tells me Edelbrock everything.

J. J.

Shaker · 11-16-2001, 08:02 AM

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Originally posted by patooyee
The motor i already built for low end torque. But I want more power in general. (More RPM's, too.) It needs the carb rebuilt or a new one. Anyone got suggestions? My friend tells me Edelbrock everything.

J. J.

I would check the lift/duration on the cam to see what your "window" of HP is. To get more torque you might wanna go to 1.6 roller rockers instead of the stock 1.5 ratio. You might wanna convert to a "roller" cam so you can "wind it up" without floating a lifter. Use a edelbrock "dual plane" intake with a "quadrajet" carb. they can run at "crazy angles" and perform VERY good when "tweaked" right. These are a few ideas for you.....GOOD LUCK

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patooyee www.patparts.com Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4821 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 8,679	Help me with my 350 purchase I am buying a 350 from a guy that has been rebuilt by a reputable company. I know I have a book at home that tells what to look for on the block and heads to tell for sure if it is a 350 vs 327, 305, etc. and what heads it has, but I can't get at that book right now. Can anyone tell me what to look for? J. J. __________________ www.PATPARTS.com NEW Dual PS Pump bracket for LS Engines! - New LS Engine Head Mount Plates

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powermad Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4950 Location: Oregon Posts: 219	Go to this site For info on SBC's and BBC's. __________________ God was my copilot Then we crashed into a mountain and I had to eat him.

11-15-2001, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
patooyee www.patparts.com Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4821 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 8,679	Thanks, ya'll. I got a list of casting numbers for the heads and block online. I am going to buy the engine tomorow. I went last night to see how it ran, and it ran great! Less than 1000 miles, bored .030, 4x4/rv/towing cam + the TH350 behind it for $400. I'm just going to check the casting number on the block to make sure it's a 350 and then I'm bringing it home. 4-bolt mains, too! J. J. __________________ www.PATPARTS.com NEW Dual PS Pump bracket for LS Engines! - New LS Engine Head Mount Plates

11-15-2001, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
patooyee www.patparts.com Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4821 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 8,679	The motor i already built for low end torque. But I want more power in general. (More RPM's, too.) It needs the carb rebuilt or a new one. Anyone got suggestions? My friend tells me Edelbrock everything. J. J. __________________ www.PATPARTS.com NEW Dual PS Pump bracket for LS Engines! - New LS Engine Head Mount Plates

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11-14-2001, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
bgc71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7306 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 25	There is a flat pad on the top of the block in front of the passenger side head. Clean (i.e. sand) the surface and give those #'s to your dealer, who should be able to tell you what you've got.