Holley Carb question
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buick 455 .. been looking for a 400 and saw this, what do y'all think
buick 455 .. been looking for a 400 and saw this, what do y'all think
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Well after doing a lot of Internet learning and reading I've decided to go with a 5.3 Chevy ls motor with a carb intake . I found one locally for 400$ it's got 140k runs great. I'm confident doing this swap just based off all the info out there and have some friends who have already done them on their cars . So wish me luck
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$400 is a great price, the LS is a good choice for reducing weight and adding power.
The 5.3 can be upgraded to get some real respectable power inexpensively.
Here is a link that will stir the imagination.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/hrdp-1104-594hp-53l-gen-iii-small-block-for-3252/
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1401-how-to-swap-in-a-carb-equipped-ls-engine/
Good luck with the project. just remember that poor old Pontiac will need to stop better so do not forget to upgrade the brakes.
The 5.3 can be upgraded to get some real respectable power inexpensively.
Here is a link that will stir the imagination.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/hrdp-1104-594hp-53l-gen-iii-small-block-for-3252/
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1401-how-to-swap-in-a-carb-equipped-ls-engine/
Good luck with the project. just remember that poor old Pontiac will need to stop better so do not forget to upgrade the brakes.
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