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Post by thepossumface Thu May 16, 2013 1:18 pm

yeah they are still down there, we lifted the motor enough to slide one in at a time, it was a pain the a** but i think it was worth it
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Post by thepossumface Tue May 21, 2013 11:10 pm

is a BBC 366 any good of a motor? found one in a tow truck for cheep.
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Post by Bruisr Wed May 22, 2013 1:00 am

According to a book called "How to rebuild Killer Big Block chevy" published by SA Design, The 3.935 inch bore is unsuitable for any performance build up. With that said I would say no but I'm not an expert. This book makes no other mention of the 366. Coming from a tow truck I'd venture to say it's had a hard life.
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Post by bigredlaguna Wed May 22, 2013 1:58 am

The 366 probably has the peanut port heads also. Pass on it.
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Post by Bruisr Wed May 22, 2013 2:18 am

When I picked up my 454 from machine shop, the owner suggested I use the peanut port heads instead of my 049's oval port heads. Now I'm nervous as to what he may have done to make a suggestion like that!
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Post by thepossumface Wed May 22, 2013 9:22 am

thanks, yeah I think ill pass on it. Whats up with the different style heads yall are talking about?
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Post by bigredlaguna Wed May 22, 2013 9:27 am

The peanut port heads will make tremendous torque. They just don't have the port volume to support high horsepower levels.

this pic shows the difference between the peanut and oval port heads

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Post by Limey SE Wed May 22, 2013 9:38 am

thepossumface wrote:is a BBC 366 any good of a motor? found one in a tow truck for cheep.

Getting this would be like Saying I have BBC but can only use 6 of the 8 cylinders they are extremely POOR POOR OH SO POOR for a motor build you would be better off to build a 6 cylinder you would get more power LOL
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Post by thepossumface Wed May 22, 2013 9:44 am

lol yeah I was reading up on that guess thats not a good way to go, ive never even herd of a 366, guess there was a reason for that, but I had a guy call me this morning about one, going to check it out 400 bucks. lets hope it runs, may have someone buy my 350 for 1,000
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Post by Limey SE Wed May 22, 2013 9:50 am

a 366 for 400 bucks ? I would NOT even waste my time with it YOU WILL FIND VERY LITTLE aftermarket parts for it if any ............ Evil or Very Mad
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Post by thepossumface Wed May 22, 2013 9:54 am

oh no sorry I ment to say 454 for 400 bucks, its already to drop n go in the car.
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Post by Limey SE Wed May 22, 2013 11:12 am

oh yea that's not bad, but unless your 350 has been built up a stock one running around here only brings about 300 or so
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Post by thatfnthing Wed May 22, 2013 11:20 am

Limey SE wrote:Getting this would be like Saying I have BBC but can only use 6 of the 8 cylinders

That about sums it up. You get all the weight with none of the performance of any other BBC. IIRC, it was also designed specifically for trucks and has a taller deck, requiring specific heads and manifolds.
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Post by thepossumface Tue May 28, 2013 7:04 pm

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/pts/3718101903.html
okay so I came across this didnt seem to bad i could prob get it for 100 bucks.
but unsure o the work he metioned in the add.
And called a local machine shop I can get my motor bored over+new pistons,cranked turned and what nots, new seals and everything but a new camshaft and oil pump all for 600 bucks Is that a good deal? I figured it would be something around that price and he has a good rep to his name from a few people ive asked around town (for the 350 btw)
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Post by Bruisr Wed May 29, 2013 1:07 am

I did relatively the same thing to a 454, got the cam& lifters, oil pump, complete gasket kit and balanced the rods, pistons and crank, plus installed the pistons on the rods, inserted new cam bearings for 1500.00. I think that s a good price for you.
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Post by jurgenday Wed May 29, 2013 7:06 pm

My opinion............get a BBC. You'll be way more happy

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You will find a good deal. I have less then $1500 in my entire motor including the machine shop. Get a standard 454 and just match parts. 049 and 781 are great heads and they are cheap.
And stay away from the 366, its not even worth the scrap
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Post by thepossumface Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:28 pm

well I may have a big block in a trade in the next few weeks, so ive been pulling the inside dash out so i can get a new one and get some new gauges, need something different, not sure on what gauges I will go with but I want the bulbs to be bright and green here is some progress..
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Post by thepossumface Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:10 pm

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/pts/3750804322.html
what do you think of these guys?
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Post by 77mali Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:35 pm

They look pretty clean. Those late 60's heads seem to last forever & are good high nickel castings. Check to see if the owner knows what size the chambers are. There are a couple of variations I think, one is a "062" casting & the other is an "092"....the 062 are the more desirable ones for better flow.

I believe these were on 307, 327 & 350 blocks for Camaro & Corvette.
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Post by thepossumface Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:49 pm

i came across a guy who had some 202 heads I think i remember someone saying they are good heads??,maybe i am wrong, but there on a 296 or something like that
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Post by thepossumface Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:56 pm

edit so the guy said he thinks they are a 76, but there stock and never been touched, think i could get some more HP out of it with these heads?
of course I wouldnt be buying I do all trading hahah
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Post by 77mali Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:18 pm

76CC heads might be lower compression.

If you're getting a cam too, you might want to consider newer heads. Check GM performance products for a good set then look on CL or Ebay. You can get a good set prob for around the same money or a little bit more but with a 64CC for a bit higher compression.

Consider an upgrade to a Vortec set up too. The airflow with this type of intake port design is a vast improvement over the "crossover" type manifolds which came with all Chevy Small Blocks back to forever.

A new Vortec aluminum intake is about $200 & you can reuse your 4 BBL carb. A good set of cast iron Vortec heads are about $400/ea (usually with the valves set up). A new cam for this set up that will spin to 5500 & make about 350 horses is another $200 or so as a kit with new lifters. (I bought mine from Comp Cams & it's rated @ 415 lb/ft of torque). I'd show you but I have yet to get the F****** thing running. Head Bang but that's another story. Rolling Eyes

Of course you might need new rockers, push rods & such also.





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Post by ant7377 Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:51 am

thepossumface wrote:edit so the guy said he thinks they are a 76, but there stock and never been touched, think i could get some more HP out of it with these heads?
of course I wouldnt be buying I do all trading hahah

Keep searching,dont bother with these. You want 64 cc heads or go with the vortec setup( I have em ,car currently is hauling A$$) .
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Post by dynchel Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:05 am

ant7377 wrote:
thepossumface wrote:edit so the guy said he thinks they are a 76, but there stock and never been touched, think i could get some more HP out of it with these heads?
of course I wouldnt be buying I do all trading hahah

Keep searching,dont bother with these. You want 64 cc heads or go with the vortec setup( I have em ,car currently is hauling A$$) .
My '74 had 76cc heads on it stock...not a very performance oriented head. I put some 58 cc 305 heads on (with thick head gaskets to raise compression slightly). What a difference in low end power, makes for really good burnouts.
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Post by thepossumface Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:47 pm

correct me if I am wrong but If i run a vortec heads wont I need a new intake too?
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