wanted ...350 engine
Just put a Chevy 350 in it.
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06 C350 sport 6MT
got my attention
chevy 350 is fine who doesw the work???? i know Converse in new england drops cevy 350 and ford 5.0 in volvols.. paul newman has a wagon w/ it and he claims it is the ultimate sleeper. e or c class w/ chevy 350 crate motor aand new 6 speeed stick would be heaven just tell me how and when and cost which should be in reason
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From: NE. TN
06 C350 sport 6MT
oops
oh yeah, bes ides i like 2valv vs 4 valve , cause throttle response and grunt are better 4 valve is great 4 autobahn but here it tempts to much and leads to speeding tixxxxxx
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2005 Carlsson CD32 E320 CDI Inline-6
I was kidding but if you are seriously considering Chev...
You will be best off if you have a donor car.
The best Chev V8's (in my opinion) are the newer (pre-LS1, though) Vette motors, with auto transmission.
A donor car is helpful since then you have the ECU to run the fuel inj and transmission, plus accessory brackets for alternator, etc.
Your second best option, esp for durability, are the LT1 Vortec motors used in light trucks and police cars/impala SS up to 1994-1996. You may want to add aluminum heads.
You would be surprised at just how light an aluminum head and intake 350 is, probably just a bit over 400 lbs.
As far as who to install? You just gotta ask around locally or regionally.
I think as cheap as new cars are and low interest rates, I bought new, although I always have a project car or truck for hobby's sake.
The best Chev V8's (in my opinion) are the newer (pre-LS1, though) Vette motors, with auto transmission.
A donor car is helpful since then you have the ECU to run the fuel inj and transmission, plus accessory brackets for alternator, etc.
Your second best option, esp for durability, are the LT1 Vortec motors used in light trucks and police cars/impala SS up to 1994-1996. You may want to add aluminum heads.
You would be surprised at just how light an aluminum head and intake 350 is, probably just a bit over 400 lbs.
As far as who to install? You just gotta ask around locally or regionally.
I think as cheap as new cars are and low interest rates, I bought new, although I always have a project car or truck for hobby's sake.
Last edited by cdiken; Aug 13, 2005 at 11:27 PM.
