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School bus engine swap?

Old 04-19-11, 09:07 PM
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Default School bus engine swap?

I got a 5.7 liter out of a school bus 350hp stock chevy engine. Four Bolt main. I want to put a set of elberbrook heads and 303 cam. Intake, carbed, comp distributor. I wanna put this in my sc400. I am gonna put a true set of dual gt40 flowmasters 3" on it. Have the driveshaft rebuilt, 400 turbo 3 spd stranny.

So whatcha think? Taking measurements to see if i can put a camaro rear end in it?

Looking for 375-425 Horse

In the future after its running, I wanna supercharge it and fuel injected.
Old 04-20-11, 07:09 AM
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it will work. there is a guy near me a with a SBC motor in his sc.
Old 04-20-11, 04:50 PM
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You sure your a lady?
Old 04-20-11, 05:49 PM
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lol hilarious-------if u do it make sure to paint your sc school bus yellow---and get those stop signs that fold out of the side.
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Originally Posted by snowfox444
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So whatcha think?
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Pfffff . . . I think you'd just end up wrecking it.




Oh, and I really want to win the lottery too.




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Old 04-21-11, 06:11 AM
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Can I have your 1uz?
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The 350 chevy was designed through the ancient art of sacred geometry which has imbued the engine with trans-dimensional properties which allow it to fit in any available space, no matter how large or small. This has led to the universal truism, if it exists, you can put a 350 in it. Starship Enterprise ? There's no warp drive, just a bored and stroked 350 with a 12-71 blower and a 200 shot of nitrous. Your goldfish looking a little sluggish ? A mildly warmed over 350 with a nice cam should wake it up nicely.
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Originally Posted by FatBrian81
The 350 chevy was designed through the ancient art of sacred geometry which has imbued the engine with trans-dimensional properties which allow it to fit in any available space, no matter how large or small. This has led to the universal truism, if it exists, you can put a 350 in it. Starship Enterprise ? There's no warp drive, just a bored and stroked 350 with a 12-71 blower and a 200 shot of nitrous. Your goldfish looking a little sluggish ? A mildly warmed over 350 with a nice cam should wake it up nicely.
This alone, Brian, makes you an awesome and valued member of the community!
Old 04-21-11, 09:42 PM
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Yup Good one Bry Funny.
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In for pics....
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i dont think it fits the cars persona well but it should be nice thought
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Made to fit !!
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Probably makes about the same sound as my straight UZ. Good old NA V8s.
Old 06-08-14, 07:25 AM
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What's that rear tire setup on the stockies?
Old 06-09-14, 09:06 AM
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looks nice but can you back up maybe a few feet and take a picture of the engine bay again =)
can't really see much. dash looks interesting also from parts I can see.

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