L31 350 Build
While waiting for my car to sell I've been thinking of possible ways to revive it. One option that I found was this L31 short block:
http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/....aspx?Item=L31 Doesn't necessarily need to be this exact one at this price (I can get it for $1200), but that short block (not really a short block because it comes without the cam/lifter/rockers) is a great start. From there I would need to figure out heads and a cam. Even if I get standard Vortec heads (maybe $300 each?) and a decent cam I will be spending less than a legit L31 short block so I'll save a little money. I will keep my TPI for now so I would get a Vortec TPI base ($400) and then just need some rockers and lifters. L31 short block (kinda) - $1200 Vortec Heads - $600 Cam? Vortec TPI base - $400 $2500 for everything would be awesome at this point. Any cam ideas? Any flaws in my uneducated thoughts? Just found some heads: http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-99-CHEVY-...sories&vxp=mtr |
So would you then be keeping it?
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Yea. It pains me to see it in my driveway every day and I put way too much into that car to let it go for nothing. If someone offers me $3000 I'll take it, but with no interest so far I'm looking into try to save her.
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Have a look at this:
http://paceperformance.com/i-6484922...7r-cpi-hd.html Maybe get it in and running as-is and then cam swap it, run a thinner head gasket for more compression etc later on. |
Not a bad idea. I will try to use as many existing parts as I can but I'm assuming by your comment on oil and timing that they won't swap over.
Check this one out: http://paceperformance.com/i-6484911...-8600-gvw.html Will this L05 allow me to use my current TPI base since I'm assuming it has the older non-vortec heads? I also saw that the L31 I originally linked to is 4 bolt main. Will that not match to my stock trans since my L98 is 2 bolt? |
Wow that L05 has horrible heads... Pass.
I'd like to live my life without having to experience TBI and swirl port heads... |
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Stock flexplate should fit because L98 and L31 short block are both 1 piece rear main seal. Sound correct?
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Ok so using the L31 actual short block:
L31 short block - $2000 (Jegs) Vortec Base - $400 Ive read good things about the LT4 hot cam which matches the vortec heads well ($180 down the road). LT4 Hot Cam Specs: idle - 6000 rpm @.05 in. - 218/228 .525/.525 with a 112 LS |
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Well the cam could be in the future. The stock L31 cam is pretty wimpy. The link below is a good read:
http://www.pacificp.com/forum/viewto...&highlight=787 L31 cam specs: * Intake Lift- .414" * Exhaust Lift-.428" * Intake Duration @.050"- 191 * Exhaust Duration @ .050-196 * Lobe Centerline-111 According to a few sources, the vortec heads (062 cast) can flow up to .460 lift stock. I haven't been able to verify if the heads on this short block are the 062 cast. L31 short block heads - 64cc,1.94" intake,1.50" exhaust |
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Not flow .460, they can handle .460 lift. But that's just the guide clearance. The valvesprings are too weak for more than stock. I run 062 Vortecs :mrgreen: |
Right sorry. I'll have to call and ask for the head cast number. What cam are you running?
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This and gm's 330hp cam http://www.jegs.com/i/GM-Performance...oductId=813788
http://www.jegs.com/i/GM-Performance...02476/10002/-1 edit scratch that, one is roller one is flat tappet. |
I just deleted a few posts because I made a mistake copying/pasting. WF has the right long block, the one I posted was a non-Vortec engine. Although he posted a flat-tappet 330hp cam for a roller motor, which is not right. Trust me, you want a hydraulic roller cam.
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This is supposedly an L31 with worked vortec heads and the LT4 cam already. Worth the extra $1000, I don't know...
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/f...5&cat=C&trk=22 |
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Wayfast posted up GM part 12530282 - GM Truck 1996-2000 3/4 and 1 ton pick ups (2 bolt main) You posted GM part 12530283 - L31-R GM full size truck/van (4 bolt main) Both motors have the same vortec heads, camshaft and compression. I assume the 0282 is fine for my GTA. It's also $100 cheaper... |
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Edit for a hundo get 4 bolt mains. |
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For $100, go for the 4 bolt mains. |
How much do the intakes run?
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