I was wondering if anyone around here has ever done this or knows anyone that has so that I could get more info on it. I just bought Bryans coupe (351coupe) and Im getting ready to turn it over to the dark side. Yup it's getting a SBC powerplant. Im just not sure yet what setup I should run, I have so many going through my head, but just cant decide yet. Should I go with a 12 or 13:0.1 comp. forged bottomend with a nice shot of juice, or a lower 9 or 10:0.1 comp. with a blower? The main reason Im doing this is I like the power to weight ratio and hell, Im a chevy guy and love coupes . Any info or suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

 

if it has a 351, as his name insinuates...i say low compression forged motor, and turbo it. none of this mix and match stuff.

 

I bought the rolling chassis off Bryan. It had a 351W in it.

 

ohhhh well in that case...go find yourself a 400 mouse motor. high compression and spray the piss out of it.

 

Quick question. Why do you choose the 400 over the 350?

 

what can i say, i like displacement. and thats the biggest factory small block i believe. its really all your preference though.


if i had my choice, i would do a turbo setup, but i am a boost junkie, some people have not had the boosted experience yet and dont understand.

 

Oh I know boost I had a built SVO mustang(running 23psi) , a turbo coupe, and I had a big 62-1 on my little CRX ( threw #3 rod right threw the block on 8psi), plus my cousin is doing a turbo setup up on his LS1 right now so I kinda wanna go a different route not to mention the cost of a turbo setup for what Im doing, but dont get me wrong its a wonderful thing, besides the lag. lol

 

forgive me if I'm wrong but I heard running a turbo on a carb'd
motor is a bitch

kinda like the old 80 turbo t/as

 

Not only that. Gitting one fabercated for my setup is another. That is why I am just gonna spray.

 

or do a 331 and flip your manifolds upside down, fab a Y, slap a decent size turbo on their, up the fuel, and go to town. but yes, i say a efi turbo app over a carb app.