The OSUT #228...Snow Mageddon 2022

[Lpherr]

The Red Rocket. She runs great but apparently 225K is starting to impact performance.

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Big block?

 

[mom45]

Big block?

350 5.7L

 

[klausm]

maybe it is time to upgrade to a big block

 

[Jaybird1980]

350 5.7L

What year is that 84ish?

Is it still carbureted?

 

[mom45]

JEGS appears to be the best option. I'm not sure if they include the core charge in their price or if it is extra. Classic Industries includes it but is still higher overall. The other option is having this one rebuilt, but I like the idea of 36 months warranty with no mileage limitations.

 

[ancjr]

Howdy target

 

[mom45]

maybe it is time to upgrade to a big block

I'm not sure I could afford to drive it...it is bad enough now with gas prices being what they are. I just fill her every other day whether she needs it or not. LOL

 

[Lpherr]

maybe it is time to upgrade to a big block

An LS swap would be better.

 

[mom45]

What year is that 84ish?

Is it still carbureted?

Yep...that one is my 84. My 89 has the TBI.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Sunny here but only 17 degrees. She's either thirsty or has developed a leak that isn't showing on the garage floor. I usually use about a quart between oil changes. I add the third quart today since the last change 1500 miles ago. That is not okay.

Does it smoke? Seems like it should be if it's burning through that much oil.

 

[mom45]

An LS swap would be better.

I was told no LS engines. I have to obey the mechanic's wishes. He is old school. I have no problem with the carb.

 

[klausm]

soooo turbos or supercharger

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Howdy target!

 

[mom45]

Does it smoke? Seems like it should be if it's burning through that much oil.

Nope. It used to do the blue puff on start up but replacing the valve seals eliminated that.

 

[Lpherr]

I was told no LS engines. I have to obey the mechanic's wishes. He is old school. I have no problem with the carb.

LS's can be carbed. Still need the harness and ECM though. Old school swap is easier, but the LS is more efficient over all.

 

[mom45]

I found an ATK that fits. 4 bolt main. $1725.00 plus shipping and maybe the core charge. I figure for under $3K, he can have it as good as new.

 

[mom45]

LS's can be carbed. Still need the harness and ECM though. Old school swap is easier, but the LS is more efficient over all.

We try to avoid the ECM. My 89 and the 92 pickup have it but we couldn't pass up the 92 for $3K for a rust-free spare truck.

 

[Lpherr]

Time for goulash.

 

[mom45]

We are having chicken tonight.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I found an ATK that fits. 4 bolt main. $1725.00 plus shipping and maybe the core charge. I figure for under $3K, he can have it as good as new.

ATK is pretty good, and yes Jegs has a core charge. Probably 4-500.

You might want to check Napa, they used to sell a lot of ATK.