Chevy Small Block V8 350 Compatibility Project

[FirstNissan]

Hi, I just attended the Cars and Coffee gathering in Louisville, KY today. There were a ton of beautiful old/new muscle cars along with other projects. In total, had over 200 show cars present which was impressive.

I have been wanting to start a project over the past year, just haven't decided since I get pulled all over the place. I am looking for something a bit sporty with a good aftermarket support network. I would like to use the small block Chevy V8 350 engine since it is excellent value and reliable. Is there a list/website that is out there for compatibility regarding projects. I am looking at 2/4 door cars/coupes, project trucks are nice however I am not wanting to go that route.

Thanks

 

[WiskyBadger]

People have stuffed SBC's into pretty much anything. What type of car are you most interested in doing?

 

[JamesBond]

Get a 4th gen Camaro/firebird. When I see one of those on the road I think "that dude's cool"

 

[Chris142]

Too many 350's at the car shows. Do up a 283 or 327. Either can run real good with bolt on parts. I would do up a 327 as those won lots of races in their day.

 

[beechcraftted]

LS motors have taken over / replaced the venerable 350 in my circle of performance small block guys. Can't hardly give away a fresh 350 unless it's for a truck or stocker application. Way better heads and nearly indestructible bottom end. I guess the 350 will always be there due to the volume, but Even LS truck motors are making an easy 400 HP.

 

[OVERKILL]

a Miata with an LSx swap might be worth looking at.

 

[Donald]

I am thinking Delorean car in the next few years.

 

[Donald]

I am thinking Delorean car in the next few years.

 

[Donald]

I have an 1987 350 in my boat. It's a real strong engine. 4 bolt main.

 

[DeepFriar]

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
a Miata with an LSx swap might be worth looking at.


Oooo, that would be a great combination if done right. Too bad I'm so big I look like a bear on roller skates sitting in it.

 

[chrly919]

https://www.flyinmiata.com/

 

[WiskyBadger]

Originally Posted By: Chris142
Too many 350's at the car shows. Do up a 283 or 327. Either can run real good with bolt on parts. I would do up a 327 as those won lots of races in their day.
or a SBC 400. I have one laying around I need to do something with, as well as a 01/02 350

 

[supton]

IIRC only the 400 looks different on the outside (number of freeze plugs). So you could always say it's one thing but build something else, and no one would know.

 

[DeepFriar]

Originally Posted By: chrly919
https://www.flyinmiata.com/


You're right Chrly, that is amazing. Expensive but what ain't. Talk about something to clear the cobwebs with! Thank you for the link. You live anywhere near Deal's Gap?