Guest Anonymous Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 I,m building my own V8 and i was wondering if this kit right here would be good. http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=226&pid=563 Is this kit not the guts of an engine? like i know i would need the piston head the monafold and headers and all that good stuff, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 that kit is the cam,bearings,pistons,gaskets, oil pump, and rings,its a good start if your rebuilding a 350 chevy you already own. but ITS MISSING THE EXPENSIVE PARTS,crankshaft and rods,damper,flex plate/flywheel if your starting an engine build from scratch.btw your probably better off buying each part seperately although the total price will be higher , the QUALITY of the parts will be MUCH HIGHER IF YOU BUY NAME BRAND PARTS that youll get in that kit!plus you will be MUCH more likely to get a cam that perfectly matches your engines intended torque curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 Thx Grumpy you've been a great help. I have another question. like what order would you buy the parts you spoke off if you were to build your own engine. I've never built one but i wanted to start sometime(so i would have some knowlege) and i have help with cousins and friends. Just wanted some advice from an expert:) Thx -Arik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 REPEAT THIS 1000 TIMES ,THINK EVERYTHING THROUGH BEFORE SPENDING MONEY AND MAKE SURE ALL PARTS MATCH THE INTENDED RPM LEVEL AND HP GOAL you start by desideing the hp level and amount of money you can afford (and yes it will cost slightly more than your highest estimate) now theres two ways to go, you either build a all forged ,ballanced kick a$$ engine like a 406 with good flowing heads for about $2800-$5000(about 450-475 real hp) or you pick up a 350 out of some wreck, add good heads,cam,intake,headers, and new rings and bearings and spend about $1600-$2500 for about 385hp for an average hot street rebuild. now my advise is get a copy of these books and read them first!!!! how to build max performance CHEVY small blocks on a budget by DAVID VIZARD BTW IF YOU BUILD ENGINE EXAMPLE #5 USE THESE HEADS IT WILL PRODUCE BETTER POWER CHEAPER Dart Iron Eagle Heads Assembled using Manley valves, .550 lift valve springs, hardened locks, steel retainers, screw-in studs and guide plates. Refined intake and exhaust ports High efficient 64cc or 72cc combustion chamberBronze valve guides Angle or Straight plug location 200cc, 215cc, or 230cc intake runners 2.05 intake and 1.60 exhaust valves Completely Assembled . . . . . . $739.99 http://www.midwestmotorsportsinc.com/mms.nsf/pages/Specials JOHN LINGENFELTER on modifying small-block chevy engines by john lingenfelter how to build the SMALLBLOCK CHEVROLET BY LARRY ATHERTON&LARRY SCHREIB AND HERE WHERE TO A GET MUCH STRONGER ROTATING ASSEMBLY http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/smblkchevyrotating.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 Thx again Grumpy. Now i won't ask you anymore stoopid questions UNTIL i finish reading those books;) -Arik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 there are no stupid questions if asking the questions prevents mistakes, no matter how small! the biggest mistake most people make is not researching the correct answers before buying parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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