Chevy 350 Buildup - S10 V8 Conversion 101: Volume 2

31.The intake manifold gaskets were placed.

32.Silicone sealer was then spread on the front and rear of the block where the intake manifold sits.

33.As extra protection against leaks, silicone sealer was also applied directly to the front and rear edges of the manifold.

34.After allowing the silicon to tack, the intake manifold was installed, and the manifold bolts were torqued from the center out.

35.These are some of the essentials Proform provided, including a set of chrome valve covers, a high-performance HEI distributor, and a high-torque gear-reduction starter.

36.The valve cover gaskets were installed, then the valve covers were bolted into place.

37.Next, the top dead center (TDC) of piston No. 1 was found, and the Proform HEI distributor was indexed to fire the No. 1 cylinder with the rotor positioned at five o'clock. Once this was done, the distributor was bolted to the intake manifold.

38.The mounting plate was positioned and the carburetor studs were threaded into the intake manifold.

39.Once the studs were in place, the Quick Fuel 650-cfm carburetor was bolted to the top of the intake manifold.

40.Our 350 V-8 was now completely assembled (minus exhaust) and ready to be put on the dyno to get a little beat up.

41.After running the motor on the dyno, Joe completely tuned and timed the engine, gaining an extra 35 hp over the first pull. He was able to get 365 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque at the output shaft. These numbers are very impressive, considering how mild the buildup was. Keep in mind that the engine will be going into an S-10. Keep your eyes peeled for the finishing touches on this 350, and a swap into an S-10.