Thanks guys for the on going feedback...I am looking at the package below ($4600), and spoke with a shop that would do the engine and tranny swap for around a $1000. Let me know what you guys think?
Fully Assembled "Brand New" 350CID 260HP with Turbo 350 Auto Transmission Package
This turn-key GM 350CID engine comes fully assembled using a brand new (not remanufactured) GM 10067353 350cid 4 bolt main long block. We have preinstalled all name brand components needed to make this engine ready to run, right out of the crate.
Specifications:
Power: 260 HP @4300 RPM, 350 ft. lbs. of torque @ 3600 RPM
Displacement: 350 CID, 5.7L
Bore x Stroke: 4.00” x 3.48”
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Recommended Fuel: 87 Octane
Block: Cast Iron, 2 piece rear seal, 4-bolt main caps.
Crankshaft: Nodular Iron
Connecting Rods: Powdered Metal Steel
Pistons: Cast Aluminum
Camshaft: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Cam Lift: .383” Intake / .401” exhaust
Cam Duration @ .050”: 194 deg. Intake / 202 deg. Exhaust
Lobe Separation: 112 Degree
Cylinder Heads: Cast Iron, 3/8” pressed in rocker studs.
Combustion Chamber: 76cc
Valves: .194” Intake/ 1.50” Exhaust
Rocker Arms: Stamped Steel, 1.5:1 Ratio
Valve Springs:3911068
Balance: Internal
Maximum GM Recommended RPM: 5100
Ignition Timing: Base 10 degrees BTDC, 32 degrees total
Cylinder Head Notes: 7 Bolt style Exhaust Flange Standard, 85' and prior intake manifold bolt pattern. Perimeter bolt style Valve Covers. This head is very similar to the old #882 castings from the 1970's.
Block Notes:Block is drilled for drivers and/or passenger side oil dipsticks, plugs are included to plug unused dipstick tube hole. Clutch Z-Bar hole is drilled and tapped for manual trans applications. Engine mount holes drilled and tapped for both early-style front motor mount brackets and the normal side motor mounts.
Package Includes:
• Fully GM assembled long block
• Stamped steel OE valve covers
• Oil pump, pick-up and oil pan
• Front timing cover
• Aluminum Performance Intake
• 600CFM Holley Carb with Electric Choke
• Steel Chrome 14” Air Cleaner with Chevy Logo
• Performance Fuel Pump with Plumbing to Carb
• HEI Distributor, Plug Wires, Looms and Spark Plugs
• 14” Auto Trans Flexplate
• HD Starter with Bolts
• 6” Harmonic Balancer
• PCV Valve and Chrome Breather
• Oil Filter and Adapter
• Drivers Side LH Oil Dipstick and Tube
TH350 Automatic Transmission Package Includes:
• Hughes Performance TH350 Street & Strip Trans
• 2000 stall torque converter
• Trans cooler, fittings, lines and mounting hardware
• Torque converter dust shield
• Locking dipstick and tube
• HD Trans mount
• Factory orificed modulator tube
• Bell housing to engine bolts& converter bolts
• Torque converter to flexplate bolts
• Slip yoke
• Kick-down cable & carb linkage