The old 305 I used when I built my roadster pickup is still going strong, but it never has been a "Grab your ass and hang on" kind of engine. I'm going to be 65 this summer, and I might like a few more fast trips down the 1320 (or between streetlights) before I kick off. If you live in Ontario and have a GOOD 350 engine, send me an email and we'll talk about it. Engine MUST be streetable, as the Canary is my daily driver from May untill October.----Brian
You can get some ready to drop in and go Chev with 400+ hp for small change from Year One . Check them out and you can get a ground pounder for little money plus it's new ! I don't think you can find a better deal unless you build it yourself ! I think they are around $3000 ??? Retro Jim YearOne Impala SS Catalog: Restoration and Performance Parts Building American Muscle. Backed by our unequalled "No-Sweat Return Policy." Impala SS » Engine » YearOne Crate-Engine Assembly » YearOne Power Crate Engine Assemblies » CT350PC1 Engine Specifications: * Horsepower: 400+ * Torque: 400+ ft/lbs * Compression ratio: 9.5:1 * Dyno-tested: Yes, includes balancer and 14" flexplate * Dyno sheet: Included with engine's output * Vacuum produced: 12hg @ 800RPM * Recommended fuel: 92 octane * Max recommended RPM- 6000 * Block: Seasoned 4-bolt iron * Crankshaft: Nodular iron * Pistons: Hypereutectic * Connecting rods: Powdered metal * Camshaft- Hydraulic roller * Valve lift:.520" * Duration @ .050" (int/exh): 218deg/228deg * Rocker arms: Stamped steel 1.6:1 ratio * Cylinder heads: Ported Vortec * Valves: Stainless steel 2.02 int/1.60 exh * Valve springs: Heavy duty * Bore x Stroke: 4.030" x 3.48" * Intake manifold: Dual-plane aluminum * Oil pan, timing cover, valve covers included * Engine fasteners: High tensile strength * Warranty: 12 mth/12,000 mi Part # Description Price Add to Cart CT350PC1 Year One Power Crate 400hp 350 crate engine assembly. $2989.00
Actually, a short block would probably work fine for me. My 4 barrel was a complete rebuild when I built the car seven years ago,and my centerhead and rams horn manifolds and HEI distributor should all work. Likewise, the oilpan, valve covers, etc.
The 305 has over 200,000 miles on it. It might have one or two screams left in it, and then I'd be left setting by the side of the road.
Nobody gave it one star. It's the way the rating system works. It takes multiple votes to move it up the scale.
Naw, SOMEBODY gave it one to start, I can click on 5 stars and get all of them right outta the chute if the thread deserves it. Brian, you look at the GM crates? We installed a few for folks and for 1500ish you got a solid motor WITH a warranty
Tman--Hey, You're right. I just called an engine rebuilder in Toronto, and for $1600 I can get a rebuilt 350 long block with a one year gaurantee. That surprises Hell out of me, because I checked with partsource 2 years ago and they wanted something like $3200.
Be VERY careful who you deal with as far as Toronto area engine rebuilders. Some engine rebuilders might be close and others you may have to CROSS the TOWN () to get to. I do know the SBC is a very basic engine, but ... Ask around before you drop the coin ... (as for the engine rebuilder that I may or may not have alluded to, I personally have not dealt with them but I do know a couple of people that have and it hasn't been good ... cheap is not always/very seldom the best way too go)
It seems that prices for a long block 350 are all over the map. An engine builder in Toronto wants $1600. An engine builder in Orillia wants $3000. PartSource in Barrie can get me a fabulous deal at $3200!!!
i am a big fan of the 383 stroker. pile of torque and plenty of horses and when you look at it can seem plain jane sbc.
I recently bought one from www.sdparts.com. All new not rebuilt. Price was right around 1600.00 shipped right to my shop.
The Yearone crate motor s a 350, 400HP, $3000.00. It is a long block, you have to add distributor and carb.
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