Need help, Traditional or extreme?

[72 GOAT]

I dont think I going to get a kit from buttler, most of his stuff is not made in the USA and a couple of my friends got stuff from him and were not to happy. I will most likely get the EFI setup from him. I am having Jim Taylor build my motor, he has a stroker kit made for him by one of the major manufactures I cant remmember who, it will be an aluminum headed motor with a roller cam.
I ordered the rims from BOZE, installed the exhaust from PYPES and ordered the TVS system from Hotchkis so I'm on my way.

[Hammered]

Great choice on the engine!

Butler's EFI kit is basically an assembly of parts and a map to get you started. I converted my stroked 400 to EFI before they were offering their kit for sale and have posted most of the details here: http://john.my67.net/efi.htm

I would put my own kit together and with the money saved, buy an SS tank with internal pump.

[rohrt]

Is anything made in the USA anymore? If you go with a stroker kit for the 400 all the cranks are cast overseas. At least I have never heard of one being made in the USA. Some places buy the raw forgings and have them machined over hear This is the first I have ever heard anything bad about Buttler. On the same note, I have never heard a bad word about Jim Taylor so I'm sure your engine will be killer. Sounds like a great combination!

[72 GOAT]

I cant wait to see what the engine will look like, sound like or even run like. I am going to keep the original ram air set up so that should look cool.

[72 GOAT]

I placed an order for my brakes today, the C6 Z06 setup for the front and rear. I also ordered my rims from BOZE. I cant wait tillthe parts come in.

[68Formula]

If you are going to go with an upgraded suspension anyway, I'd go with the LS2. you'll be rewarded with all kinds of bonuses, weight, power, reliability, parts availability etc.

I'll give you weight. Reliability depends on how well it's built. Power? It's not too tough to get 450+hp.

Parts availability? I can still easliy get any part I want.

[Jeffrotech]

Well, this thread is 2 years old already.

Got updates???

I'M ALSO BUILDING A 1972 GTO!!!

[72 GOAT]

Wow has it been that long, well things are in full force. The suspension and breaks have been done for a good part of a 1 1/2 as well as the rims and tires. I Love the way it rides and will enjoy the breaks more when the hydro boost is installed. As for the drive train I went the traditional route. The motor a 400 stroked to 462 is at the dyno as I type waiting its turn to get a tune and the car is getting the engine bay as well as the body mounts restored. i went with SD performance for the performance parts and its expert poncho knowledge as well as support. I choose the Kauffman D Port aluminum heads that were CNC ported to 310. I will be going with the 4L80E and paddle shifters from Steve over at Twist machines. As for induction it may be an 870 holly or the new FAST EFI system it all depends on the cash situation.
I hope to have it finished and fully running for the Power tour this year I want to do the long haul. Its a new begging of sorts for me I retired December 31, 2009 and my unwanted unfortunate divorce was finalized in December as well so I will have the time to do the long haul and no one to nag me about it. put the top down and hit the road with a new setup and old friends what else could i ask for.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

so you did the poncho mill.. i bet the P guys are relieved..

[pitts64]

SD is the way to go..

Checkout Cliffs Quadrajet...
http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/

[pitts64]

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