would this be a good combo? I dont want to make insane numbers, so I'm not too worried about stroking it. Maybe in the 410-420 hp range (at flywheel) and a low 12 sec 1/4?

I just spun a bearing, so I am considering rebuild options.

 

Pretty sure it would be a 12 sec car. Im going LE1 on my 383.

 

You can easily make those numbers with the LE1 package in a 355. Once my combo gets all the bugs worked out and broken in I will head to the dyno. Hopefully I will be around 370 rwhp after it's all said and done.

 

How much would everything cost? anyone have a ballpark estimate?

 

I just spent about $1800 and i already had the rockers, lifters, and timing set.

LE1 package - $1200
Larger valves for the heads - $200
gaskets - $130
30# injectors - $150
52mm tb - $150

Dont forget all the other little things like oil and coolant and whatnot.

 

You might want to go LE1.5 then, a LE1 head and LE2 cam. Or just step up to the LE2 package.

Bret

 

Well I would like to know the price for a normal 350 block..... Machine work, all the new parts (pistons, rods, bearings, blah blah)

I could use my old crank as long as I am not going forged, right?

 

For a 355 the stock crank will work awesome.

I would use some Eagle or Scat I beams $230-$250 and some Mahle or SRP pistons and Rings $560, gotta find a core first and machine work is usually around $700 bucks and then assembly.

Bret

 

Could I hit 11's with this setup? I would also have pacesetter LT's, electric WP, SLP CAI, and probably a dyno tune.

 

400rwhp and 3500lbs has the power for 11's, just need the traction.

 

be super careful putting it together and do everything by the book or you'll spin another bearing after the rebuild.
LE1 heads kick ***. you'll like em.

 

Well I would probably have a shop put it together. I have decided to reuse my crank and rods, so I will need some good budget pistons. I dont care about forged, I will not be running nitrous (in the slight possibility I do, it would be something small like a 75 shot). What are some decent pistons?

 

keith black pistons have good reviews.

I bought my forged Eagle SIR rods for 170 bucks on ebay. Nice pieces.

 

I have a question. What would be the gain difference of going with a 355 over just rebuilding the engine to 350 and putting the LE2 on it?

 

From a 350 to a 355 you will not see any performance increase. You will only see an increase in hp/torque if you go to a 383. Usually people go to a 355 becuase its easier to get pistons etc for a .030 over bore. The power is in the heads cam etc. Click on my link below. Go under specificatons. That's what my motor consists of. I am hoping for a 400rwhp+ car.