I have the block, crankshaft and heads for a 1969 Camaro 307 (yes it's a chevy motor), I also have all of the pieces of a 3400 v6 except the block and heads. And of course I have the complete IronDuke engine that's still in the fiero.
My dillema is this...which engine should I build?
The 307 parts that I need are cheap (used on Ebay) and can be bought one piece at a time if needed. I can probably get the engine assembled for under $700.
The 3400 project will need a new block, heads and pistons. That will cost around $500.
With either engine I will need custom exhaust, custom flywheel and clutch, and fuel/ignition system modifications. But either of those engines will be very reliable, run nearly forever, and be fast.
The Duke motor, while not needing any custom mounts or specialty clutch, will require turbo fabriaction and computer/fuel/ignition mods. And after all that, might blow up in less than a year.
So I'm leaning towards the V-8 again, I want to build all three engines, mostly because I like building engines. I think the research I've done on the Duke would make it a very fun driver. But I've always wanted a V-8.
And if I go with the V-8, there will not be a turbo, just fuel injection and DIS ignition.
Hp estimates with the parts I'm looking at are 300hp to 340hp and 6500rpm redline. That will be fun.....
