Just trying to get a feel if it would be worth selling the 350 thats in my car now, I have a good deal for a "running when pulled" 400 that I'd like to put in my 69 GS to make it a 400 clone... (or keep the 350 badging and make it a sleeper, like any Buick is slow tho!) Specs: 1970 350-4 from 70 Skylark 9:1 compression Rebuilt heads to OEM specs high performance valve springs from PAE (Jim Burek) Poston GS114 cam, new lifters, less than 8000 miles on cam/lifters/springs 1969 430 carb (7029240) rebuilt by me (I know a thing or 2) Stinger S-4 ignition, recurved distributor, setup for 38' at 2500rpm w/ NO vac advance. Its at 38 because the Stinger retards timing as the RPM's go up, this gives ~34-36 at 5000rpm, red line is 5800 rpm (shift point anyway hheehehe) stock intake and exhaust manifolds. New timing chain/gears. No A/C, No power steering. My car came with neither. RUNS GREAT. Been in my car for about a year now, never had any problems. Only "issue" is an exhaust leak on the rear driver's side port. Easily resolved when engine is out of the car, I think the manifold just needs to be surfaced. The engine has never overheated (since I've had it), makes good oil pressure, and is VERY reliable. This car is a daily driver and I depend on it to start every time, and it does. I may also sell the TH350 trans, it is in good shape and has a Trans-GO shift improver kit with some extra mods by the installer. Shifts nicely into 2nd and will chirp the tires. 2-3 is a nice crisp shift. My car ran a 14.990 @ 93 mph with this engine, BEFORE I installed the correct springs (I didn't change them when I first put the cam in, the valves would float a little after 5000 rpms causing a lessenign in performance). I haven't been to the track since I put in the high performance springs so I can't give a number comparasion but it definitely was faster especially on the top end. Dyno software has put this engine at running a 14.000 in a 3800 lb car. My car has a 3.23 open so traction was a huge problem, my best 60' time was 2.4 seconds. a 1.8 would bring the 1/4 time to very low 14's. I'm thinking somewhere in the $500 range as this is a drop in and go engine. $650 with the trans. If you are interested, make me an offer, will also accept trades for things like big block frame pads, fan shroud, performance parts, 400 rebuild parts, etc... PM or email me arhasus@yahoo.com Dan
If it isnt sold I might like to buy it. Just had a buddy loose his on the road last night. Were at in So, CA are you?? Thanks Doug
