1962 352 what can i do to it ?

CF27 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 03:07 PM

i'm new at this!!!
I bought a 1962 galxie 500 'one owner never touched . i've been told the 352,390 ,and 428 blocks were the same?
a friend is geving me a set of 390 heads,cool i think?
What can i do to build it up on the low$ side?or is it worth it?
I would like to build the eng and put a 4sp in her
Any advice would help thanks Chris F. central conn.

Ibr8k4vetts · #2 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 06:33 PM

try asking here http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/74182 Hope this helps. Mike

KobraKarl · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 08:22 AM

CF27,

With no malice intended......The 352 is a dog,...I wouldnt waste much $ or time with it . The blocks are all the same (sorta) So if you decide to bolt on some gear, you will be able to use it on a 390 or 428 when you get frustrated

KK

SFfiredog · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 10:26 AM

Hi Chris,
The biggest drawback to the 352 is the tiny (for a big block) 4.00"
bore (same as a 289).
This small bore severely limits the cylinder head choices because the larger valves are shrouded or will actually hit the cylinder wall.
Some 352 blocks can be bored to 390 size if they are sonic checked first. It would be cheaper and easier to keep the orignal 352 under the bench and find a 390, or if you're lucky, a 428. Then put your money in either onr of those. It will cost just about the same to build a 428 as it would to build a 352.

--Mike

CF27 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 07:08 PM

hey guys thanks for the info
I'm glad i talked to someone first
I'll reconsider my options!!!
again Thanks Chris



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