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02-24-2005 02:19 PM #1
recommend replacement engine?
Hi Folks,
I have a much modified 64 corvette that is totally street driven. I run a richmond 5 speed w/3.27 first gear, 3.36 rear, original ramshorns w/side exhausts, 4 wheel pdb, 17x9 PSE wheels with wide G force tires, Guldstrand lowered suspension with sway bars and poly bushings, etc. The engine is the original 327-300hp with some modifications. I've added an LT-1 solid lifter cam, Holley street dominator intake, petronix ignition and a holley 650 dp.
The car runs very strong but I am hesitant to open her up past 5500rpm for fear of unloading the engine. I would like to remove and store the original engine and replace it with a more modern one. I would like to install a ramjet 350 or someother engine that will give me the power (12 sec. et in the quarter) and street driveability that I require. The positive aspects of fuel injection (cold starts, gas mileage, driveability) is very appealing but I suspect that the power level of the 350 ramjet is insufficient for a horsepower junkie like me.
I would appreciate anyone sharing their experiences with the ramjet 350 or possibly recommending another engine that would fulfill my needs. Please, no nitrous, blowers, big blocks, etc.
Thanks
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