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Dean23 · 07-26-2002, 10:49 PM

What should I do, I have a 350 waiting to go in my truck. It has about 325 hp, I only put chrome accesories on it and the intake, so about 400 bucks. I did work for a guy to pay for the engine. Now I have a chance for a 396, from the same guy my boss. I set the 350 in my truck and it is dwarfed by that engine compartment. Now I dont know what to do. I love how a big block sounds and looks in thes trucks. but my 350 just needs a carb to run. Please help. I could kepp the 350 for another project or sell it too a friend, so that isnt a problem there.

**BOSS** · 07-26-2002, 11:25 PM

I have the 350 in mine but i would go for the big block.Bigger is always better.......lol

Dean23 · 07-26-2002, 11:27 PM

my thoughts as well, the price of building a 396 is more. but there is no replacement for displacement. I would do some work for the engine so it wont cost me anything other than time

72Lester · 07-26-2002, 11:29 PM

IMO...put the 350 in and spend some time building up the big block, then do whatever with the 350 when you're done tuning up the BB the way you want it.

Dean23 · 07-26-2002, 11:34 PM

The truck isn't ready to roll yet. I still have all the body work to do yet, so it isn't the difference between driving or being parked.

REPO1 · 07-27-2002, 11:31 AM

If it is to become a daily driver you had better stay with the small block. If it will just be a weekend toy, go BIG!

Big69C20 Toy · 07-27-2002, 12:32 PM

Go for the big block but like was said earlier put the 350 in for now, just as something so you can drive it when you get the body done. then build that li'l rat into one mean li'l sucker!

jhwkns · 07-27-2002, 01:01 PM

If you're going to spend the money, and time to go through a big block don't build a 396. The horsepower is a lot more affordable with a sbc.

Dean23 · 07-27-2002, 09:29 PM

probably going with the 396. The 350 will be going up for sale, a buddy may buy it or it will go in the bargain finder. The money from selling it will be put towars a pair of performer rpm heads for the 396

07-26-2002, 10:49 PM	#1
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Engine help What should I do, I have a 350 waiting to go in my truck. It has about 325 hp, I only put chrome accesories on it and the intake, so about 400 bucks. I did work for a guy to pay for the engine. Now I have a chance for a 396, from the same guy my boss. I set the 350 in my truck and it is dwarfed by that engine compartment. Now I dont know what to do. I love how a big block sounds and looks in thes trucks. but my 350 just needs a carb to run. Please help. I could kepp the 350 for another project or sell it too a friend, so that isnt a problem there. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

07-26-2002, 11:25 PM	#2
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	I have the 350 in mine but i would go for the big block.Bigger is always better.......lol __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

07-26-2002, 11:27 PM	#3
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	my thoughts as well, the price of building a 396 is more. but there is no replacement for displacement. I would do some work for the engine so it wont cost me anything other than time __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

07-26-2002, 11:29 PM	#4
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	IMO...put the 350 in and spend some time building up the big block, then do whatever with the 350 when you're done tuning up the BB the way you want it. __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-26-2002, 11:34 PM	#5
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	The truck isn't ready to roll yet. I still have all the body work to do yet, so it isn't the difference between driving or being parked. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

07-27-2002, 11:31 AM	#6
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	If it is to become a daily driver you had better stay with the small block. If it will just be a weekend toy, go BIG! __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

07-27-2002, 12:32 PM	#7
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Go for the big block but like was said earlier put the 350 in for now, just as something so you can drive it when you get the body done. then build that li'l rat into one mean li'l sucker! __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

07-27-2002, 01:01 PM	#8
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	If you're going to spend the money, and time to go through a big block don't build a 396. The horsepower is a lot more affordable with a sbc. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-27-2002, 09:29 PM	#9
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	probably going with the 396. The 350 will be going up for sale, a buddy may buy it or it will go in the bargain finder. The money from selling it will be put towars a pair of performer rpm heads for the 396 __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973



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