Engine Build

Motor is complete and going back in car this week end.

I have a folder full or pics, can anyone tell me the best way to post them. They are in My Pictures on my computer.

Thanks, Bob

Bob,

 How much did you invest?

 

  Jim

I went full tilt

with thge hooker headers and side exhaust i have about $5500.00

I went with alot of eye candy too! so it will be show and go!

  HEY HANK....DRIZZLE DRAZZLE DREZZLE DROME.....TIME FOR THIS ONE TO COME HOME......

                                        REID  '72 T-TOP

well, got my block on the engine stand last weekend.  trying to get to Summit this week for a windage tray abd timing chain.  we'll see.

here are some pics as to why I needed to rebuild my engine

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2224665

hope this link works.  please let me know.

   When I did my 383 I went with an Eagle rotating assembly,Je Srp forged pistons with floaters, The cam was a Speed Pro hyd roller retro fit. "Can you say Expensive".If I used my head I would have used a later block. I used Edlbrock rpm cylinder heads. All arp fasteners. Just some highlights of what I used. I have never had it on a dyno.Dont know what the numbers are. But I can tell you it is a hand full in the vette. I could break the tires loose in all four gears 3.55. I ran it for a year with the 4 spd. This past year I went to another level a tremec 5 spd. What a ride. Oh... did I say Expensive. Just one note to you guys building your own. Keep a log of all your mfg and part numbers you may need them down that long road. Good luck with your build.  

been meaning to ask this question before I start, jusy keep forgetting.  the bare block is on the stand.  do I paint it now or wait?  if wait, when do you paint it?  thanks.

 You can paint now or wait till assembled. I prefer to paint bare block. And I use por15 engine paint. It lasts longer than the rattle can paint you get at the auto store.  

Hi Hank,

looked at your pics.  You definitely had a pretty good reason to rebuild !!!!  Were they any signs (like noise, vibrations, etc.) during the weeks before it broke ?  I would appreciate knowing it, so I can be vigilant and see it coming if it ever happens to my baby.

Good luck with your rebuild. Thanks !

Roger