Hello all, Im new here been reading the forum for awhile and learning a lot. I recently in the last 6 months bought a 1964 F85. It was an orginal 6cyl car that a guy supposedly put in a 350 rocket from a 70 cutlass and an automatic trans. Im not sure if thats exactly what it is or not. I am in the process on starting to rebuild it. I am wanting to get as much as I can out of it power wise without breaking the bank. While the engine is out I am working on the front suspension as well. If you know where I can buy olds parts or any inside advice you long time olds fans can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Motor # 395558 2
Heads # 6 403859

Anyone have a decent build for this?

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Hi try rockauto.com have had good luck with them. Welcome to the forum

 

Thank you, Ill check them out I appreciate the help

 

Welcome to the site.

 

Welcome aboard

 

Welcome!!!! Glad your here!!!

 

Thank you, anyone have any advice on a motor build that wont break the bank?

 

Looks like a 425 or 455 check on the deck to the left under the power steering bracket on the head or on the passenger side rear next to the spark plug if its a letter A,B, C its a big block. if its a number 5, 6, its a small block.

Look on the big block thread you will find lots of build sheet information

Good luck

 

Swet thanks, its a small block im pretty sure. Ill start taking it apart in a few weeks when I get home. I know I am buying new carb, intake, and cam

 

First off, Welcome to the site!! Looks like you have a nice platform to start with! I have the same block (395558 2) with #8 heads . had the motor and trans redone at a local shop (new internals, cam, heads redone, block honed, shift kit in trans, etc...) it is a 68-74 Olds 350 block and it has PLENTY of power for me personally. I usually order my parts from thepartsplaceinc.com. im located in the midwest and they are local to me. I NEVER had an issue ordering parts from them! They have always had what I needed in stock.

 

Welcome to the site. You have a great project to work on. Check the engine section, you may find something to your liking. Also "ROP" has some great builds in your range.

Gene

 

Thanks for the advice, I know Ill get some heat for it but what is "ROP" exactly? lol

Ive been reading all the threads in the engine section and am learning a lot but noticing quite a bit of debate between using edelbrock parts versus others. Im getting a list together so I can order all the parts Ill need to put the engine back together once its back from the machine shop.

 

ROP= realoldspower.
p.s. Forget about trying to join, The site is FUBAR