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Re: What engine do i have
phils #575420 July 22nd 2012 10:42 pm
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High performance muffler, headers, decent cam, and a free flowing air filter will make it sound amazing.


When Chris Farley talked about living in a van down by the river, did anybody else think that wasn't such a bad idea?
Re: What engine do i have
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you can actually do a lot with a 350.


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Re: What engine do i have
phils #575435 July 22nd 2012 11:53 pm
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On this side of the pond, A SB Chevy seems to have the most available aftermarket parts and are a favorite motor among builders, without going into the ford vs chevy thing.

First engine I was ever inside, SB chevy.


Re: What engine do i have
SaabGuy #575473 July 23rd 2012 6:23 am
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Originally Posted by SaabGuy
decent cam



is this meaning what it sounds like - replacing the cam shaft?


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phils #575764 July 24th 2012 8:01 pm
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Yes. Don't go too big or you will lose low end torque. If you call up Crane cams or Comp cams and tell them what you are wanting to do and what the engine is in they will sell a cam matched for you vehicle. They are usually really helpful. Would be a great time to install a new timing gear/chain set too. Edelbrock Performer cam and intake combo would be a nice setup for a van.


When Chris Farley talked about living in a van down by the river, did anybody else think that wasn't such a bad idea?
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I wouldn't rush into a camshaft install, but something to consider for sure. You won't be disappointed, but you might be happy with a simple muffler swap. I will be awesome driving around Scotland with that nice big American V8 sound in a nice big American van.


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phils #575823 July 25th 2012 4:55 am
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Yes it would sound great :-).

I think the performance muffler & air filter will be first. later i will look at Headers (do these fir into the engine by easily) but cam replacement might be to much work.


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SaabGuy #575835 July 25th 2012 7:31 am
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Originally Posted by SaabGuy
High performance muffler, headers, decent cam, and a free flowing air filter will make it sound amazing.


was looking are these on summit, they mention "Improved fuel economy". any idea how much this would be improved?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-61446/


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Headers, Street, Full-Length, Steel, Ceramic Coated, Chevy, GMC SUV, Pickup, Suburban, Small Block, Pair

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