New Motor for my Camaro

[skierkaj]

Finally decided to keep my Camaro. I figure I've got so much into it that it wouldn't pay to get rid of it.

Soooooooo, I'm gettin' a new motor. 350 SBC, Built (350 HP approx.), turbo 400 trans (built). No carb, alt., water pump, etc.

You're probably asking yourself, "Is your motor now really that bad?" Yes it is! In the car currently: 305 (140 HP), turbo 350 (good cond.).

I have to take out a short term loan for it (I'm a college kid and have no money), but it's not that bad . . . $600!

Only thing I'm worried about is paying the loan off, but I'm sure it'll work out.

I've enclosed a pic of my car if you haven't already seen it.

[skierkaj]

Oh, does anyone want a 305, less alt., less ps pump, less water pump, etc.????? Only want $100 for it. It's a stong runner, but lacks in HP.

[Unreal]

I pulled my built 2 bolt 427 and some cash for a CE coded COPO engine needing a rebuild. Had to pull the perfectly good motor out of my car, and then trade for, and rebuild the CE motor.

As a result, I've been living in a house just like the one next to your car.

[Pantera]

Now you are showing some good sense. Get the education. I never finished HS. I got lucky and always worked for myself but you can't beat a good education.

You can always find a neat car to buy in the future when you start to make the big bucks. Most important is that you will need more than a fast car in the future. The education will always be with you. The fast car may not?

[jg95z28]

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As a result, I've been living in a house just like the one next to your car.

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[Chevy454]

Good score! A much needed improvement over the 305!! Is your current tranny (350TH) good? If so, I'd stick with it, as a stock 400 is overkill for your combo, and a built 400 is REALLY gonna be overkill. In fact, you'll LOSE some ponies by going with a stock 400TH over a 350TH, and a built 400TH is REALLY gonna eat some power. Sell that 400TH and recoup some of your money...

[DarrenX33]

Larry, well said. I couldn't agree more. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

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Is your current tranny (350TH) good? If so, I'd stick with it, as a stock 400 is overkill for your combo, and a built 400 is REALLY gonna be overkill. In fact, you'll LOSE some ponies by going with a stock 400TH over a 350TH, and a built 400TH is REALLY gonna eat some power. Sell that 400TH and recoup some of your money...

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That's exactly what I was thinking and that would definitely get my vote!

[lzdick]

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As a result, I've been living in a house just like the one next to your car.

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Unreal...Thanx for the compliment on the hacienda...just moved in next door to skierkaj. Know anyone who does aluminum siding on the side? I already have lined up Mark Hassett to do the roof. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[skierkaj]

You really think I should sell the TH400? I suppose if I can get $100 for the motor in my car now, and ??? for the trans., I really won't have invested much at all for a practically new motor. The Deal hasn't actually gone through yet, but hopefully by the beginning of next week It'll be in my garage!

[Chevy454]

IF the 350TH is working ok, then I'd use it. A "built" 400TH is WAY too much tranny for your application, and it will only be a power eater. Run the 350TH: you'll free up horsepower and get some money back...

[Fhakya]

If I were to build a small block tomorrow, this would be the one: CHP's "Impersonator" (http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/techarticles/148_0401_imp/)
This would be an awesome foundation for a street engine with room to add power if desired. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[skierkaj]

Well, not sure how the deal is working out . . .

Now the guy says he won't let it go for less than $800. That's still ok, cause I have a guy that'll pay $200 for the TH-400 that's behind the motor, so it'll still only cost me $600. The guy also says that he has "other people interested", which is a load of crap, but what ya gonna do? It's still an awesome deal on a good motor.

[skierkaj]

The deal is going through! Bought the motor and trans. in combined efforts through a friend and I. I'm paying $600 for the motor, and he's putting up $200 for the trans.

Also, I'm trading a used set of chevy mags for a 4-bbl. edelbrock carb to my friend Jeremy (guy who's buying the trans.).

Jeremy is also trading a set of Rallye II's for a beat up old pontiac motor to one of my other friends (has a 68 GTO). The engine isn't at all in bad shape (it's complete), and was running before pulled. He said that he's gonna turn it into a 468 pontiac stroker . . . I wonder how long it'll last?

Anyways, I'm sooooooo excited to see this motor in action!