Need an engine builder
09-12-2014, 02:50 PM
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
I'm just looking for a good quality (mostly) stock rebuild on the tired 300hp/350cid unit in my '70 Corvette. Nothing fancy, but want a good job and a reliable, quality rebuild.
12-07-2014, 01:12 PM
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks guys,
I've already got a new GM crate engine sitting in the garage. Planning to install it in January along with a new front crossmember, rad support, radiator, and fan shroud- still waiting for those to arrive. The original rad was a breakdown waiting to happen and the rad support/crossmember had succumbed to rust. I knew that when I bought the car, so no surprise there (the frame and birdcage are VERY sound). Bubba had hacked up the original fan shroud so I'm replacing that too. They're all repairs that coincide nicely with an engine R&R. I'll also pull the Muncie and re-seal it. It's got minor leaks from the front seal and side cover gaskets. May as well replace the u-joints on the drive shaft also and...
oh geez, where will it END???
And yes, I am keeping the original engine.
I've already got a new GM crate engine sitting in the garage. Planning to install it in January along with a new front crossmember, rad support, radiator, and fan shroud- still waiting for those to arrive. The original rad was a breakdown waiting to happen and the rad support/crossmember had succumbed to rust. I knew that when I bought the car, so no surprise there (the frame and birdcage are VERY sound). Bubba had hacked up the original fan shroud so I'm replacing that too. They're all repairs that coincide nicely with an engine R&R. I'll also pull the Muncie and re-seal it. It's got minor leaks from the front seal and side cover gaskets. May as well replace the u-joints on the drive shaft also and...
oh geez, where will it END???And yes, I am keeping the original engine.
12-08-2014, 10:20 PM
#9
Racer
Thread Starter
Nothing fancy on the crate engine, I went with the GM 350HO Deluxe 330HP unit. It seems like a good replacement for the 350/300 and had a lot of positive comments posted about it on the forums here. I'm no stranger to engine swaps, so will be doing it myself. The old one is basically ready to pull out now, but i don't think I'll get much further on it until the new year. I'll keep the original numbers matching engine and rebuild it (or have it done at one of the places mentioned above) at some point in the future.