Your thoughts?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Rebuild it again.
FYI those older blocks (pre '70) had plenty of meat in them. U can still buy 0.080" overbore pistons sitting on the shelves. Something else is that i recently learned is that there are millions of used 350" s (3.48" stroke) with the small journals that will fit into that small journal block of yours - forged s BTW.
That would give u more cubes for a little pocket change.
Just my 2 cents but there are so few engines that u can build so cheaply and make 400hp maybe even 450hp. Heck u already have the block and heads possibly reusable rods and too. With all the mega $$ blow outs using forged parts and fancy alum heads on this forum I would really enjoy reading a success story on a budget build here.
Good luck and keep us posted with your progress. U did such a great job restoring your vette i have high expectations on your engine replace/rebuild.
cardo0
That would give u more cubes for a little pocket change.Just my 2 cents but there are so few engines that u can build so cheaply and make 400hp maybe even 450hp. Heck u already have the block and heads possibly reusable rods and too. With all the mega $$ blow outs using forged parts and fancy alum heads on this forum I would really enjoy reading a success story on a budget build here.
Good luck and keep us posted with your progress. U did such a great job restoring your vette i have high expectations on your engine replace/rebuild.
cardo0
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Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Burning Brakes
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From: Europe, France
Yeah, this engine needs love, but I'm sure you will give it some. 
You didn't tell us about the cylinder walls, especially those with the broken rings ?
However that may be, good luck with your rebuild and keep us informed...
You didn't tell us about the cylinder walls, especially those with the broken rings ?
However that may be, good luck with your rebuild and keep us informed...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: North Alabama
All 8 cylinders had the upper compression ring shattered. The cylinder walls are actually not as bad as I would expect given the broken ring issues. I will have to see if they can be cleaned up. I believe the block is already .20 over bore
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
Yep I sure do lol. And I knew you were looking for a new can of worms lol.
But do not worry I am sure you will work them all out in time.
But do not worry I am sure you will work them all out in time.
Last edited by SHAKERATTLEROLL; Oct 6, 2009 at 12:17 AM.
