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Jan 6, 2011 | 10:43 PM

chrisr0315

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Which engine block casting for 85 rebuild

Any good ideas for a block (casting #) for my 85 stroker rebuild , 2 pc seal veriety , any input appreciated

Jan 6, 2011 | 10:46 PM

Corvette0096

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Go with a roller block. What are your goals for your car?

Jan 6, 2011 | 11:06 PM

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I was given a 96 marine block that I am building into a 383. Almost done.

Jan 7, 2011 | 08:39 AM

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Go with a roller block.

How much you looking to spend on block machine work for rebuild ?

4 bolt, 30 over , machined ,roller cam block ( clearanced for stroker )
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150100/

Jan 7, 2011 | 09:23 AM

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How much you looking to spend on block machine work for rebuild ?

4 bolt, 30 over , machined ,roller cam block ( clearanced for stroker )
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150100/

It cost me almost that much to get my freebie block cleaned up and machined

Jan 7, 2011 | 08:42 PM

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14010207 1980-85 350 190 & up 2/4 corvette
14010209 1980-85 350 4
14011064 1982-86 350 N\A 4 High Tin
found this . any reason other than dipstick location . thanks for info

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GM or aftermarket?
Any pass side dipstick, 2 pc seal block from 1980-1985 will work fine.

Jan 7, 2011 | 09:04 PM

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This is a smokin deal on a roller block 651.00 + 110 to ship completely machined and stroker clearanced for H-beams . I already Have Retro roller set up n 2 pc stroker crank . I guess I could sell parts and jus redirect a little . Im sure a factory roller set up would be a bit more stout than a retro set up . Checkin around , machine work for block is around 750 + and I still have to supply the block . thats something to consider

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How much you looking to spend on block machine work for rebuild ?

4 bolt, 30 over , machined ,roller cam block ( clearanced for stroker )
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150100/

Jan 7, 2011 | 09:16 PM

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My intentiion is a 400 -450 hp for the street . Nuthin to insain . Somethin to go hit the switchbacks in the Rockies and feed it an occasional Honda or TRX . Seems like since I got this Black 85( had Blue 85 that was destroyed by golfball size hail

, All the Kids in their Hondas and GTO G8s wanna jump at the lights . Too bad I dont have the cash to retain a good lawyer