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Guest		#1 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 7:45:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Which is better both are around 400hp and around the same price.

ozchevy		#2 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 7:51:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2005(UTC) Posts: 495		No, 350 Chev standard are around 175 - 290HP depending on induction. But there is always room for improvement.
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Guest		#3 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 7:53:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I have the option of a built one to those specs, I am wondering which is better a 350 chev or a 355 holden with the same power.?????

ozchevy		#4 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 7:58:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2005(UTC) Posts: 495		Well I'm not too familar with how far the Holden 308 can be bored out to, but I'd imagine out to 355 would be about the limit, and the Chev can go 60 thou, plus stroke the crank if need be. Also I'm biased - so I'll say the Chev at the finish line first.
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ozchevy		#5 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 7:58:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2005(UTC) Posts: 495		Well Im not too familar with how far the Holden 308 can be bored out to, but Id imagine out to 355 would be about the limit, and the Chev can go 60 thou, plus stroke the crank if need be. Also Im biased - so Ill say the Chev at the finish line first.
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Guest		#6 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 8:02:37 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Yeah i think 355 is the limit, Cheers for ya reply

commodorenut		#7 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 8:22:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		COME in Victoria do 383 packages for the Holden 308/304 If the motor is going into a commodore, stick to the holden block, as it is a PITA with all sorts of spacers & crap to put a SBC into one, and its a huge compromise on the steering & handling of t
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commodorenut		#8 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 8:22:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		COME in Victoria do 383 packages for the Holden 308/304 If the motor is going into a commodore, stick to the holden block, as it is a PITA with all sorts of spacers & crap to put a SBC into one, and it's a huge compromise on the steering & handling of
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HK1837		#9 Posted : Tuesday, 28 March 2006 7:11:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)		As far as the bottom end is concerned they are about the same. Both can be had in 4-bolt form, forged crank or cast crank etc. Pistons are cheap as chips for both as the Holden 350 uses a Chev 377 piston (ie 400 crank in 4" bore block pistons). Holden rod
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Rimmo		#10 Posted : Monday, 24 July 2006 7:11:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 23/07/2006(UTC) Posts: 27		Byron, I know this is an old post but do you have a contact for SSS and where are they located? Thanks Darren
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HK1837		#11 Posted : Monday, 24 July 2006 9:09:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)		Sydney Speed Supplies. Look in the Sydney white pages or search on the net. Look also on Ebay. Nodular 3.48" stroke cranks that take Holden rods are $500, ready to go. Simply use dish top Chev 377 pistons.
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Guest		#12 Posted : Tuesday, 11 September 2007 10:12:15 PM(UTC)
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Guest		#13 Posted : Tuesday, 11 September 2007 10:14:06 PM(UTC)
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Guest		#14 Posted : Tuesday, 11 September 2007 11:18:59 PM(UTC)
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Duzty		#15 Posted : Wednesday, 12 September 2007 1:35:24 AM(UTC)
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adam PERTH		#16 Posted : Wednesday, 12 September 2007 6:07:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		CHEV. Superior oiling system, firingorder, and cheaper for aftermarket bits. Chevs will rev to 7000 STD. A1 Bogan.
		Old holdens brought on the spot, quick decision, cash paid.
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Dr Terry		#17 Posted : Wednesday, 12 September 2007 7:17:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,114 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		quote: Originally posted by adam PERTH CHEV. Chevs will rev to 7000 STD. A1 Bogan.
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adam PERTH		#18 Posted : Wednesday, 12 September 2007 9:46:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		GM Engineers Benchtested a Cast iron STD motor @7000 RPM for over an Hour before it let go. If You are going to rev it, u gotta chev it. A1 Bogan.
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Guest		#19 Posted : Wednesday, 12 September 2007 4:40:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I would rather a Chev any day over a Holden V8. 100 times more aftermarket parts.. Most much cheaper than Holden V8 parts. 300 million Americans can't be too far wrong. Walk around the pits at the drags and see Chevs outnumber Holdens big time.. E

Guest		#20 Posted : Wednesday, 12 September 2007 4:40:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I would rather a Chev any day over a Holden V8. 100 times more aftermarket parts.. Most much cheaper than Holden V8 parts. 300 million Americans cant be too far wrong. Walk around the pits at the drags and see Chevs outnumber Holdens big time.. Ev

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