600mi On New GM GoodWrench 350/4spd Trans...
12-09-2004, 03:08 PM
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600mi On New GM GoodWrench 350/4spd Trans...
Been driving my '75 around about 600mi in the last couple of weeks. Would have like to have been able to drive it even more, but we've been getting quite alot of rain. I don't mind if I'm on my way home from a show or cruise-in and it rains, I just don't go out to "cruise" when it IS ALREADY RAINING 
That new 350ci 260hp 4 bolt main motor is super smooth. Best $1187 I've ever spent. Transmission with it's problems resolved too with that new Hurst Competition Plus shifter is silky smooth. Can't wait til the long haul shows like Bloomington & Carlisle, and especially Cruise-In VI
That new 350ci 260hp 4 bolt main motor is super smooth. Best $1187 I've ever spent. Transmission with it's problems resolved too with that new Hurst Competition Plus shifter is silky smooth. Can't wait til the long haul shows like Bloomington & Carlisle, and especially Cruise-In VI
12-09-2004, 07:35 PM
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Congrats. I have never understood why people poo-poo that Mexican engine. Dependable as heck with a GM three-year warranty. If you just want to cruise/drive that is the 350 to buy.
12-09-2004, 08:03 PM
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Burning Brakes
i have the same motor in my vette, got it for the same price too, i agree best thing i ever did, has been in for over a year with absolutely no problems
12-09-2004, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Seasoned80
Where did you get the engine for that price?
12-10-2004, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Borowski
It was a sale that Jim Pace Pontiac in Niles, Ohio was having last year around this same time. That dealership is very performance oriented-their parts showroom reminds me of Summit Racing in Akron, Ohio.
12-12-2004, 07:46 PM
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Great news to hear.
Originally Posted by comp
cool get some pic next time you go in
Anyways sounds like u have an excellent cruiser thats fun to drive and not a trailer queen to worry 'bout.
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12-12-2004, 08:13 PM
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I have the same motor in mine with 3500 miles. What a difference!!! I added the Performer intake and 600 cfm Edelbrock carb. and a little stronger cam and it does real well. Added a new rear-end and housing from Fast Corvette, talk about hooking up. Plan on adding better heads and 5-speed this winter. Just can't leave it alone.
12-12-2004, 08:26 PM
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I have one from October 2000, has about 30k on it. 241 rwhp / 283 rwtq. It's enough to make me grin a little. AFR cyl heads and 216/216 cam. Hits 5500 rpm at least once a week.
-Steve
-Steve
12-12-2004, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Pacin'California
Hits 5500 rpm at least once a week.
-Steve
-Steve
oh, 70 LT-1, massaged, 330hp/385ft lbs (flywheel)
wasnt quite as cheap as your Goodwrench engine though
12-12-2004, 09:06 PM
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Safety Car
I think I want one of those $1200 GM long blocks. No, I need one. That's about all I can afford now that I've shot most of my wad on the rear end. 
Anyone know where I can get one?
That's about all I can afford now that I've shot most of my wad on the rear end. Anyone know where I can get one?
12-12-2004, 09:54 PM
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Any GM dealer should be able to get it for ya. Sallee-Chevrolet sells some with a nice cam installed from the factory. Just check yahoo.
Also, paceparts.com should have one.
-Steve
Also, paceparts.com should have one.
-Steve
