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Re: Gm crate engine
I've installed three of the base 350 Goodwrench engines over the years, one in a 69 C10, the others in a 51 Chevy pickup and a 55 Chevy car.
Considering the small cam and low-performance heads, all of them performed well with a small 4-bbl carb and headers, or even cast iron exhaust manifolds. Dual exhausts and low restriction mufflers are a must.
Of course the engine has a smooth idle and good torque, but also more than adequate acceleration when you stomp on the gas.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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