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SOT - Chev V8 Info, Want to educate myself on engines |
riverman |
Mar 22 2006, 10:05 AM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
Before I go out and buy my motor for my conversion, I want to be sure I'm getting what I want and I also need to learn some things so I know what I'm talking about.
First off, I'm not a real 'motor-head' and everything I've learned about 914's I've just picked up as I've gone along. This forum has been an awesome resource so far. Now that I'm getting ready to buy my motor, I need to get educated on Chevy small-blocks. I realise that this forum isn't the best place for this discussion, but if one of you more experienced and knowledgable members could push me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it. What I am looking for are websites or forums that can provide me with general knowledge about SBC's and what performance up-grades are available. My initial research has me leaning towards a 305 because it's torque characteristics seem to match up best with the 901 tranny. I'm not looking for a super powerful engine, just something in the 225hp (or higher) range that revs high enough to match up well with the 901's stock gearing. I would also like to keep the low-end torque relatively low to help perserve the tranny. I would also like to learn something about aluminum heads, different cams, fuel injection, and other mods that can be done to small-block Chevy's. And before all you Suby guys chime in here, I already have the adapter plate, starter, and engine mounts for a Chev conversion so I probably won't turn back. |
1bad914 |
Mar 23 2006, 06:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Battle Creek, MI Member No.: 2,028 |
Mine is a 327 .30 over. Iskendarian cam with torque curve that comes on after 2500 rpm, stock .461 double hump heads. Original 327 crank new everything else. Build your own motor, it's not that hard and you will have a much better understanding of the motors inner workings. I think an SBC build is easier than a Type IV build. Keep it clean, clean clean!!!
I bought a couple of books on SBC builds and went to town. I think one is by Varnard or something like that. Find a reputable local machine shop. Spend some time in the shop, see how they work. My local shop is owned and operated by two old guys that have had the shop fo 20 some years. They are good and cheap. I bought all my parts thru them also, I told them what I wanted the motor to do and they told me what to buy. One of them is doing a V8 Fiero swap. They also do great VW work. Take your time. |
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