Show us your hot 330 builds
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Show us your hot 330 builds
I have been thinking about picking up a second project, and I am considering building a '64 or '65 F-85 or Cutlass budget pro-touring "patina" car for a fun drive around town car or for the occasional autocross event.
I think I have read every 330 thread on here, so I know that it would cost as much to rebuild one as it would to rebuild a 350 or 455 which are far more plentiful. I did read that you can use SBC 350 pistons and rods with a bit of work, so the 330 still seems like a viable budget small block platform.
So let's not worry about whether one SHOULD use the 330, let's talk about those of you that DID use the 330. I would love to see your 330 builds. What did you do to it? What kind of HP were you targeting, etc.? What do you love about it?
I think I have read every 330 thread on here, so I know that it would cost as much to rebuild one as it would to rebuild a 350 or 455 which are far more plentiful. I did read that you can use SBC 350 pistons and rods with a bit of work, so the 330 still seems like a viable budget small block platform.
So let's not worry about whether one SHOULD use the 330, let's talk about those of you that DID use the 330. I would love to see your 330 builds. What did you do to it? What kind of HP were you targeting, etc.? What do you love about it?
#2
Was many years ago, probably around 1969 or 1970. Used a set of 400 Olds pistons (4 inch, stock bore 400), these have the same compression distance as the 330 piston, are flat tops and are close to the same weight. I think the 330 block has enough cylinder wall thickness to be bored out to 350 Olds size if you want to use W31 pistons (sonic check to be sure). I used an "off the shelf" 45 degree hydraulic cam that was advertised as being for use in the 425 Olds motor, I think it was a Manley product. Heads were cleaned up and a good valve job performed on them and valve springs from the 400 motor. We used the rear main seal from a 292 Ford as is mentioned elsewhere in these forums. An Edelbrock intake and 735 or 750 Holley carb, big block Olds headers which hung a little low in the 1966 Cutlass chassis and a 4.88 rear gear with close ratio Muncie trans. This little motor got the Cutlass running a 12.80 ET the first time out! No adjustable valve train was utilized just the stock pedestals.
#3
Was many years ago, probably around 1969 or 1970. Used a set of 400 Olds pistons (4 inch, stock bore 400), these have the same compression distance as the 330 piston, are flat tops and are close to the same weight. I think the 330 block has enough cylinder wall thickness to be bored out to 350 Olds size if you want to use W31 pistons (sonic check to be sure). I used an "off the shelf" 45 degree hydraulic cam that was advertised as being for use in the 425 Olds motor, I think it was a Manley product. Heads were cleaned up and a good valve job performed on them and valve springs from the 400 motor. We used the rear main seal from a 292 Ford as is mentioned elsewhere in these forums. An Edelbrock intake and 735 or 750 Holley carb, big block Olds headers which hung a little low in the 1966 Cutlass chassis and a 4.88 rear gear with close ratio Muncie trans. This little motor got the Cutlass running a 12.80 ET the first time out! No adjustable valve train was utilized just the stock pedestals.
#6
After sitting for almost 30 years, the engine shop did a long block rebuild, I threw in a few new parts.
So a Basic bottom end rebuild, cylinders bored 30 over, A 3 angle valve job along with brass guides.
Lucky for me I supplied new- oil pump and pickup, rocker arms, water pump, fuel pump, intake and exhaust manifolds.
Soon - new alternator and starter, throw on the wiring harness and hit the key, fingers crossed on both things
Soon and Starts
So a Basic bottom end rebuild, cylinders bored 30 over, A 3 angle valve job along with brass guides.
Lucky for me I supplied new- oil pump and pickup, rocker arms, water pump, fuel pump, intake and exhaust manifolds.
Soon - new alternator and starter, throw on the wiring harness and hit the key, fingers crossed on both things
Soon and Starts
#7
After sitting for almost 30 years, the engine shop did a long block rebuild, I threw in a few new parts.
So a Basic bottom end rebuild, cylinders bored 30 over, A 3 angle valve job along with brass guides.
Lucky for me I supplied new- oil pump and pickup, rocker arms, water pump, fuel pump, intake and exhaust manifolds.
Soon - new alternator and starter, throw on the wiring harness and hit the key, fingers crossed on both things
Soon and Starts
So a Basic bottom end rebuild, cylinders bored 30 over, A 3 angle valve job along with brass guides.
Lucky for me I supplied new- oil pump and pickup, rocker arms, water pump, fuel pump, intake and exhaust manifolds.
Soon - new alternator and starter, throw on the wiring harness and hit the key, fingers crossed on both things
Soon and Starts
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