rdsk8ter Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 thats all elsewhere in my budget so its just to build the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forces Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 if you want to go past 400hp, stroke it out to a 383. I think u'd be happy just cleaning it up and get some fresh pistons, some nice aluminum heads, a matching cam, and a nice intake setup. U'd prolly get a nice 120+ hp right there. other than that it can get alittle pricey depending on the deals you find. I don't know ur budget, but start with heads, cam and intake (if ur bottom end is in good condition) I agree. As far as the first gen stock 350 goes...it's a dog. Why not ptich in the few hundred extra bucks and go with the stroker? Way more torque, more HP. As far as I know, the only down side is a redline at smaller RPMs due to the longer stroke its self. Best SBC in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 As a past owner of an '87 GTA w/ the 5.7 TPI,IMO,it's one of the coolest looking engines to stuff in a Z.Dan Juday popped in a 305 W/ the TPI and just looks sweet.So as far as appearance,way cool.Performance,well,the bone stock 5.7 was rated at around 225-245 hp way back in 87-89,plenty of tire erasing low end,but not a high revver.Either way,no matter what powerplant you choose,$$$=horsepower.There are plenty performance parts for these 5.7's,as well as for the LT,and LS,so I think it just boils down to personal preference.Good luck w/ the build,and keep the handful of us with the oldschool TPI's updated on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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