I've got the urge...
09-28-2006, 02:33 AM
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I've got the urge...
If anyone would mind answering a few questions, I've been thinking a lot lately about a 408 conversion in my '91. Near as I can figure my budget should be about 9k. Here goes:
1) First off, would anyone mind posting the cost of their project, and the power results? I know that I can get a stock 351 in for roughly a grand, but I'd like to do at least H/C/I and whatever needs replacing (distributor, headers, lower intake, etc) with nice stuff. It's hard with my limited knowledge to estimate this.
2) What tools are needed? Standard wrenches/impacts/etc or is there anything else? If anyone has a complete tool list that would be helpful, I'd be working out of a friend's garage as my tool supply is pitiful
3) I'm thinking about buying a crate shortblock, perhaps CHP? Would it actually be cheaper to find a 351 and do everything myself, or would a crate be a good way to go?
4) Any other tips/pointers/things to look out for would be good. Sorry for the noob question, but thanks. If I think of anything else I'll toss it up here
Chris
1) First off, would anyone mind posting the cost of their project, and the power results? I know that I can get a stock 351 in for roughly a grand, but I'd like to do at least H/C/I and whatever needs replacing (distributor, headers, lower intake, etc) with nice stuff. It's hard with my limited knowledge to estimate this.
2) What tools are needed? Standard wrenches/impacts/etc or is there anything else? If anyone has a complete tool list that would be helpful, I'd be working out of a friend's garage as my tool supply is pitiful
3) I'm thinking about buying a crate shortblock, perhaps CHP? Would it actually be cheaper to find a 351 and do everything myself, or would a crate be a good way to go?
4) Any other tips/pointers/things to look out for would be good. Sorry for the noob question, but thanks. If I think of anything else I'll toss it up here
Chris
09-29-2006, 03:12 AM
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RE: I've got the urge...
Tools needed are pretty basic, but you do need a really complete set.
I just built my 357W with forged pistons, stock bottom end, AFR heads, TrickFlow EFI intake
CompCams cam, for about $6,500 complete.
You will need to upgrade trans and clutch too. TKO 600 + centerforce clutch + McLeod bellhousing = $2,000
Just be prepared for lots of little headaches to work thru, but nothing impossible.
I can give you a complete parts list if you want.
I just built my 357W with forged pistons, stock bottom end, AFR heads, TrickFlow EFI intake
CompCams cam, for about $6,500 complete.
You will need to upgrade trans and clutch too. TKO 600 + centerforce clutch + McLeod bellhousing = $2,000
Just be prepared for lots of little headaches to work thru, but nothing impossible.
I can give you a complete parts list if you want.