Originally Posted by sinistercamaro
I got a 89 camaro that im building for the strip on a budget. Does anyone know how much horsepower a factory 350sbc with 4bolt main and steel crank can handle safely/ without reliability problems? I believe the motor came out of a 70's corvette. Im being told that 550hp +, I'll start having bearing problems. Is there any ways to strengthen bottom end??
I've had well over 550hp with a stock 350 4 bolt and did not have bearing issues. You sure it doesnt have a cleareance issue or oiling issue ?