TSP Level 1 350 Buildup info and dyno results

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by Jim Weise, Apr 29, 2008.

  1. Gary Farmer

    Gary Farmer "The Paradigm Shifter"

    Apparently they want to live up to their name of "mutha thumper' and have a heavy lope, efficiency and power gains be damned. "Appearance" is what sells to the market it seems, and with a nice lope, everyone is brainwashed into believing 'wow, that thing must really have lots of power' when they hear it.

    Like you, I tend to go in the other direction as well. I like smooth idles and better gas mileage while having lots of power. A nice, quality lope doesn't bother me, but drivability is top priority. Cheers to you bro.:TU:
     
  2. speedtigger

    speedtigger 9 Second Club

    I believe the LS camshafts tend to have wide LSAs because of the long runner EFI intakes. Throw a Victor Jr. and a carburetor on an LS engine and it likes a narrow LSA (108 to 110) just like most old school V8s.
     
  3. DeanTX

    DeanTX Silver Level contributor

    Jim W,

    I am interested in converting my 350 to full roller.

    I was wondering if you have had a chance to check out a 350 with a roller version of the 212 cam for comparison to the flat tappet?

    Thanks,

    John
     
  4. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    In the works now..

    JW
     
  5. Gary Farmer

    Gary Farmer "The Paradigm Shifter"

    VERY interested in the results of this build...
     
  6. rex362

    rex362 paint clear and drive

  7. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    x3

    soon..:spank:
     
  8. 300sbb_overkill

    300sbb_overkill WWG1WGA. MAGA

  9. walts72

    walts72 Well-Known Member

  10. walts72

    walts72 Well-Known Member

    Any updates on this roller build?
     
  11. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Coming up later this spring.

    JW
     
  12. DauntlessSB92

    DauntlessSB92 Addicted to Buick

    Any update?
     
  13. DauntlessSB92

    DauntlessSB92 Addicted to Buick

    Updates? Curious what power I can look forward to NA before the turbos go on. Glad I spent the extra cash to go roller
     
  14. Skippy597

    Skippy597 Silver Level contributor

    Hey Jim, great read on your build. How much would you charge to do similar head work (installing larger valves, springs, etc also) as those number are about what I'm looking for.
     
  15. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Depends on if we are starting with rebuilt castings with good guides, or cores.. from good core heads, your looking at the rebuild with guide work/ surfacing/ valves/springs/seals/locks/retainers at about $900 and then your going to add about $850 worth of porting time on them.. so a couple thousand pretty easily.
     
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  16. 300sbb_overkill

    300sbb_overkill WWG1WGA. MAGA

    Any update yet?
     
  17. Skippy597

    Skippy597 Silver Level contributor

    Hey Jim any updates on the 350 builds?
     
  18. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    He should have a new data point in the next few weeks.
     
  19. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    It is getting closer!
     
  20. Julian

    Julian Well-Known Member

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