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CRGRS 66 · 08-27-2012, 11:15 PM

Hey Jocko, have another question for you. I have been contemplating rebuilding my 283 (stk horsepower listed as 145), but considering the cost and time involved it seems to make more sense to get a crate engine. I also want more horsepower, not for burn outs, but for pulling a camper. I am looking at a 350 crate engine that advertises 275HP with a 2bbl. I would likely add another 10-20 HP with my edelbrock intake at 600cfm holley 4bbl, as well as adding headers. So, let's say that I will have 290HP. Is this too much for a NWC T5 if I don't drive it like a teenager?

08-27-2012, 11:15 PM	#79
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat Hey Jocko, have another question for you. I have been contemplating rebuilding my 283 (stk horsepower listed as 145), but considering the cost and time involved it seems to make more sense to get a crate engine. I also want more horsepower, not for burn outs, but for pulling a camper. I am looking at a 350 crate engine that advertises 275HP with a 2bbl. I would likely add another 10-20 HP with my edelbrock intake at 600cfm holley 4bbl, as well as adding headers. So, let's say that I will have 290HP. Is this too much for a NWC T5 if I don't drive it like a teenager? __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709