grumpyvette Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 PERSONALLY I think youll be better off makeing a list of each and every part you want to use and every bit of machine work and getting the parts assembled and either doing the engine build yourself of haveing a QUALITY local ENGINE BUILDER do the work. yes its likely to cost you about $1000 or slightly more,than the mail-order rebuilt engine but the resulting engine will not be a nearly stock rebuild that some guy put together in 4 hours useing mostly rebuilt/reconditioned chevy parts which is what Ive see from most of the low price rebuilders. the simple fact that you should specify 6" rods,(posibly a stroker crank)slightly higher than stock compression hyper or forged pistons, a ballanced rotateing assembly, a high volume oil pump and windage screen with a baffled oil pan, pocket ported heads and ALL arp fasteners will MAKE A HUGE DIFFERANCE in the quality of your finished engine and in the long run cost LESS than rebuilding a cheap engine and being forced to throw away many of the parts yes I know its not what you want to hear! if you want a nearly stock 350, chevy sells them for about $1500 WITH A WARRANTY http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=128&pid=110 if your looking for something a little better http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=128&pid=105 or something that kicks butt http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=120&pid=464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin_Jason Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 I had the unfortunate opportunity to do "buisness" with these clowns before. Save yourself alot of grief and money and forget SOM even exists. TRUST ME...been there...done that. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Z ya, call Bob Johnson @ Johnson Racing, 916-481-9263 in Sacramento, he's my engine builder, he build's BIG HP motors that last! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted February 9, 2003 Author Share Posted February 9, 2003 Anyone running one of there stroker shortblocks?? They have been around for a numbers of years so they have to be decent?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted February 10, 2003 Author Share Posted February 10, 2003 Thanks guys for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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