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Started by paulgrr63, May 04, 2009, 05:52:15 PM

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paulgrr63

May 04, 2009, 05:52:15 PM
Is this a good kit? Has good parts and the price is right. What do you guys think?

http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/3776PK/10002/-1#

SuperCharger

#1
May 04, 2009, 05:58:04 PM
lol is what a good kit? lol

mikepmcs

#2
May 04, 2009, 05:59:09 PM
 :ahum:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Foreman72

#3
May 04, 2009, 05:59:14 PM
possible forgotten link my good man...
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

paulgrr63

#4
May 04, 2009, 06:00:23 PM

mikepmcs

#5
May 04, 2009, 06:02:12 PM
Still forgot to post it though.  I'm guessing maybe something to do with a rear end or cam???
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

paulgrr63

#6
May 04, 2009, 06:03:17 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on May 04, 2009, 06:02:12 PM
Still forgot to post it though.  I'm guessing maybe something to do with a rear end or cam???

You reply too fast and I type too slow :cheers:

mikepmcs

#7
May 04, 2009, 06:04:37 PM
Hasselhoff says this is a good kit(t)
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Foreman72

#8
May 04, 2009, 06:07:07 PM
Quote from: paulgrr63 on May 04, 2009, 06:00:23 PM
Quote from: SuperCharger on May 04, 2009, 05:58:04 PM
lol is what a good kit? lol

OOOps  :sorry: :brickwall:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/3776PK/10002/-1#
yeah i mean its a really total package u kno...i mean if your looking for a no guesswork kinda deal then i think thats on the $$ :Twocents:
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

mikepmcs

#9
May 04, 2009, 06:10:17 PM
don't forget this stuff with your order.

# requires p/n 350-8008 or p/n 350-8024 stud, nut & washer kit
# carb requires automatic transmission rod extension kit p/n 350-8003 for 1/4'' rod or p/n 350-8004 for 5/16'' rod.

What do you have in the rear again?

WWRWD?     
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

paulgrr63

#10
May 04, 2009, 06:10:47 PM

paulgrr63

#11
May 04, 2009, 06:11:39 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on May 04, 2009, 06:10:17 PM
don't forget this stuff with your order.

# requires p/n 350-8008 or p/n 350-8024 stud, nut & washer kit
# carb requires automatic transmission rod extension kit p/n 350-8003 for 1/4'' rod or p/n 350-8004 for 5/16'' rod.

What do you have in the rear again?

8 1/4" 2.71 gears

And do I need to get the 1/4" or 5/16"?

The stud kits come in 5/16''-18 x 1-3/4'' and 5/16''-18 x 1-3/8'' sizes. Which one should I get?

mikepmcs

#12
May 04, 2009, 06:21:24 PM
Maybe this would be a better combo.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CMB-03-0162&autoview=sku

Gonna need a gear change to utilize the power I would imagine.

Once again WWRWD??   My new motto when it comes to engine questions. :lol:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

paulgrr63

#13
May 04, 2009, 06:26:25 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on May 04, 2009, 06:21:24 PM
Maybe this would be a better combo.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CMB-03-0162&autoview=sku

Gonna need a gear change to utilize the power I would imagine.

Once again WWRWD??   My new motto when it comes to engine questions. :lol:

That is the kit I originally had in mind. firefighter3931 recommended 3.23-3.55 gears but I wouldn't even know where to start. What would I need to buy in order to do a gear change and what is the price tag?

paulgrr63

#14
May 04, 2009, 06:34:56 PM
Did some searching and came up with this....http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DCC-4529271&N=700+4294925134+4294839047+400172+4294918962+4294902626+115&autoview=sku

Is that all I need for a gear change? Sorry for all the stupid questions  :-\

mikepmcs

#15
May 04, 2009, 06:40:52 PM
Hence the WWRWD.  Let's wait and see what he has to say.  As far as the gear change goes.  Ring and pinion gear set around $300, finding an experienced person to set the lash so you don't destroy it...Priceless.
Actually, you could do it with the FSM and some patience.

I imagine you'll want a sure grip in there too, new axle seals, bearings while you are in there, etc....getting expensive.  Time to start searching the yards for an 8.25 that's already stacked.  I have no leads but others will come on with advice i'm sure.  I'm just throwing things out there.  As I look at the price of the kits you and I both posted, I tend to think of the rest of your motor as far as longevity.  How's the bottom end?  Is the motor fresh, etc....That's a lot of coin to put into a mani/carb/cam combo when the bottom might need to be refreshed as well.  Are you thinking of dropping in a big block in the future, etc...  Lots of things would be going through my mind deciding if this is the right move. I'm not saying it isn't the right move, i'm just saying......

And none of your questions are stupid. :2thumbs:

Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

paulgrr63

#16
May 04, 2009, 06:45:19 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on May 04, 2009, 06:40:52 PM
Hence the WWRWD.  Let's wait and see what he has to say.  As far as the gear change goes.  Ring and pinion gear set around $300, finding an experienced person to set the lash so you don't destroy it...Priceless.
Actually, you could do it with the FSM and some patience.

I imagine you'll want a sure grip in there too, new axle seals, bearings while you are in there, etc....getting expensive.  Time to start searching the yards for an 8.25 that's already stacked.  I have no leads but others will come on with advice i'm sure.  I'm just throwing things out there.  As I look at the price of the kits you and I both posted, I tend to think of the rest of your motor as far as longevity.  How's the bottom end?  Is the motor fresh, etc....That's a lot of coin to put into a mani/carb/cam combo when the bottom might need to be refreshed as well.  Are you thinking of dropping in a big block in the future, etc...  Lots of things would be going through my mind deciding if this is the right move. I'mnot saying it isn't the right move, i'm just saying......

Mike

The motor is not rebuilt but it has always been babied. It has 50k miles on it. I am thinking(actually drooling) about putting a 360 in there. I'm sticking to small blocks for now :2thumbs:

BTW this is just for a weekend driver. Not planning on going to the strip any time soon. Wouldn't mind spinning some tires though :2thumbs:

mikepmcs

#17
May 04, 2009, 06:49:45 PM
Ok, then back to the kit maybe not being a bad idea.  Like I said, let's wait and see what others have to say and maybe they can piece together another combo in the same $ ballpark that might do you more good. 

I saw the 360 thread as well. I suggest staying with what you got and sprucing that up.  Your wallet will thank you. :Twocents:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

paulgrr63

#18
May 04, 2009, 06:54:49 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on May 04, 2009, 06:49:45 PM
Ok, then back to the kit maybe not being a bad idea.  Like I said, let's wait and see what others have to say and maybe they can piece together another combo in the same $ ballpark that might do you more good. 

I saw the 360 thread as well. I suggest staying with what you got and sprucing that up.  Your wallet will thank you. :Twocents:

I'll be anxiously waiting for posts :popcrn:

I was really thinking about the 360 but changed my mind. I figured.....if I have a perfectly healthy 318 that I can do some mods to then why dump 8k into a 360?

The 360 still isn't out of the equation though :icon_smile_big:

mikepmcs

#19
May 04, 2009, 06:56:24 PM
 :slap:
Well get it out of the equation.  :lol:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

paulgrr63

#20
May 04, 2009, 07:00:03 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on May 04, 2009, 06:56:24 PM
:slap:
Well get it out of the equation.  :lol:

:brickwall: :brickwall: :cheers:

Purple440

#21
May 05, 2009, 12:58:58 AM
8k for a 360?  I have 6k in my 440..balanced and blueprinted.

From what I remember, Chryco was saying the Edelbrock Performer intake is worse than the M1 manifold.  Have you considered an M1 dual plane instead?  I know you're looking that the Eddy package.  That cam looks pretty small (204@.050).  What about just throwing in some 3:55 gears and leaving the 318 as is?  You said it's running really well as is.

Quote from: paulgrr63 on May 04, 2009, 06:34:56 PM
Sorry for all the stupid questions  :-\
No such thing...search on my name and you'll feel better about your questions  :yesnod:

Quote from: paulgrr63 on May 04, 2009, 06:45:19 PM
Wouldn't mind spinning some tires though :2thumbs:
GEARS!





paulgrr63

#22
May 05, 2009, 01:06:52 PM
Quote from: Purple440 on May 05, 2009, 12:58:58 AM
8k for a 360?  I have 6k in my 440..balanced and blueprinted.

From what I remember, Chryco was saying the Edelbrock Performer intake is worse than the M1 manifold.  Have you considered an M1 dual plane instead?  I know you're looking that the Eddy package.  That cam looks pretty small (204@.050).  What about just throwing in some 3:55 gears and leaving the 318 as is?  You said it's running really well as is.

Quote from: paulgrr63 on May 04, 2009, 06:34:56 PM
Sorry for all the stupid questions  :-\
No such thing...search on my name and you'll feel better about your questions  :yesnod:

Quote from: paulgrr63 on May 04, 2009, 06:45:19 PM
Wouldn't mind spinning some tires though :2thumbs:
GEARS!







6k for a complete 440? Sign me up :yesnod:

Ok.....I'm about to just drop the package and just get an intake and new carb, new gears and call it a day. If only I knew what I needed to change the gears :shruggy:

Should I get the M1 or a Weiand intake?

paulgrr63

#23
May 05, 2009, 08:47:31 PM
Surely someone here has changed gears before.

mikepmcs

#24
May 06, 2009, 05:44:27 AM
Go with a dual plane intake and as far as gears go, get a set of Richmonds off ebay and have them professionally installed. Unless you want to try and tackle it yourself with a service manual.  You should be able to do it but it will take some time and patience.

Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?
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