Cascade Crew

Al Hasse

As many of you already know, the 305 in my 89 broke on the dyno rollers on Saturday. I think I found the cause of the problem, but too late to fix the aftermath. Apparently the sender wire for my fan switch had come loose, and the fan never came on while on the rollers. Engine got too hot, broke something in the bottom end by the sound it makes.

I came across this on craigslist this morning, but I'm open to other options as well. Price seems good, says there's a warranty, and I have the funds (barely) in savings.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/2253875635.html

chevymad · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:30 am Post subject:

Make sure the block will fit a roller cam. Tbi trucks didnt always get rollers, and some arent even machined for the dog bones on top of the lifters.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:34 am Post subject:

Thanks Brandon, that's one of the things I was intending to ask him.

RSFreak · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:20 pm Post subject:

It should be machined for rollers even if the original aplication didn't have them. You can kinda make out the bosses for the spider (retainer) in the lifter valley in that first picture. You'll probably have to upgrade that cam for sure if its a mild RV cam, but ask him about the specs for sure. Is the motor new or a rebuild? It says .030 over, so I'm assuming its a rebuild. I'd maybe see if that price is negotiable. Wink

chevymad · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:35 pm Post subject:

I have a 93 truck tbi 350 I picked up. It has the bosses for the spider, it is not machined at the lifters. So a stock type roller would not be possible. Changed alot of chevy tbi motors over the years.. the pickups came with either cam, and sometimes the blocks were machined sometimes they werent.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:43 pm Post subject:

That add appears to be from a business. I found another similar with the same contact info and stated "Other cam, intake, and cylinder head options available." Since I'm still off tomorrow, I'll have to call and/or make a trip over there to have a look.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/2253880248.html

turbo_jimi · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:12 pm Post subject:

That's a good price, especially with warranty.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject:

There's a guy on TGO that has one of the Summit crate motors up for sale. Though a flat tappet cam, I'm considering because of the price - $600 (intake to pan).

This motor

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=12499529&dds=1

He's in PA, so shipping might be a problem, but I'm exploring that option.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:37 pm Post subject:

Al, the phone # for that Craigslist shop comes back as Bowtie Performance in Sumner. I know Luke bought his crate motor from them a few months ago, try contacting him.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks Aaron, I'll check that out. I might just pay them a visit as I have nothing on my schedule tomorrow Cool

After a little research, they've been around since 1988. BBB rates them A+ with zero complaints in the last 3 years. But I still want to research more Cool

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:49 pm Post subject:

Hey Al, that guy's business is called Bowtie Performance, thats where i got my 350 from, Tim powell with the 91 RS like mine got his motor from them and so did nonsensekid20, they are pretty good motors, completely rebuilt and everything, good warranty too.

from all the research i did he has the best prices around

and just fyi (i know you probably wanna go 350) but...there is a TPI 305 w/700r4 on CL for $1200, comes with wiring harness ECM engine tranny, intake everything...

lol sorry aaron i didnt see your post Embarassed

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:57 pm Post subject:

RSFreak · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject:

chevymad · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:18 pm Post subject:

I did too until I got mine.. Was kind of a disappointment.

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:46 pm Post subject:

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:37 am Post subject:

I paid Bowtie Performance a visit today. Nice shop he has. We banged out a deal for a 383 with roller cam and Vortec heads. A bit more spendy than Luke's motor, but probably less than what I could put together myself for. Comes with oil pan, high flow oil pump, Scat crank & rods, Speed Pro pistons among others which will be on a data sheet when delivered. He also gave me the option to purchase a Vortec intake for TBI.

Alphius · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:16 pm Post subject:

Nice motor, Al! It sucks how it happened, but at least now you'll be better, faster and stronger than before. Just maybe a little bit ahead of schedule. Laughing

I look forward to the return of the red RS.

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:42 pm Post subject:

And I'm going to have to take it easy on it until I can replace the T5 behind it with something beefier Cool

Shopping continues for intake (I'll probably get the one offered by Bowtie Performance), 454 TBI unit, fuel pump & regulator, 350 specific sensors.

BluFbdy · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:16 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:18 pm Post subject: