chevy 355 horsepower?
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chevy 355 horsepower?
I'm building a 355 chevy for a 84 4x4 truck but i want it to run really good but it's the first engine ive ever built I will list my parts and you estimate the hp and offer any help i'm willing to take advise thanks.
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it's a 1990 2 bolt main block
it's 30 over new freeze plugs cam bearings
eagle cast steel crank
eagle sir i beam rods
keith black flat top silverlite pistons and hasting rings
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procomp aluminum heads 202\160 200 cc 64cc chamber
crane cam and lifters 278 450 lift
roller rockers
holley intake and carb
i'm sure i'm forgetting something but thanks
bottom end
it's a 1990 2 bolt main block
it's 30 over new freeze plugs cam bearings
eagle cast steel crank
eagle sir i beam rods
keith black flat top silverlite pistons and hasting rings
top end
procomp aluminum heads 202\160 200 cc 64cc chamber
crane cam and lifters 278 450 lift
roller rockers
holley intake and carb
i'm sure i'm forgetting something but thanks
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Good to see you are building something....but why not throw a strokedr crank in it and make it a fire breathing 383 or more......might just like that truck then......est on your combo poss 400-450hp....change the cam and throw a stroker crank in it est up to 600-650hp that will break the tires loose
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Originally Posted by eagle355
what would you recommend this is going in a truck i drive every day to work that's got a stock 305 in it now
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Originally Posted by eagle355
all around great drivability and durability but around 400-450 horsepower
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I got an idea to get that 450 HP figure and be durable and cheap. build it with the parts you have. Then get a NO2 system with a 250 HP plate at a swap meet. Then you can have the 450 HP reliable and cheap. JUST NEVER USE THE NO2, EVER. :wink:
The crate engine idea is a good one, that will let you get assembly experience without the trouble of getting machine work checked and get a warranty. You can always add on later to the combination.
Bruce
The crate engine idea is a good one, that will let you get assembly experience without the trouble of getting machine work checked and get a warranty. You can always add on later to the combination.
Bruce