Engine Components
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Car: 91' Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI V8
Transmission: 700/R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
Engine Components
Is it recommended to buy engine part (gaskets, bearings, freeze plugs, rings ect) in a kit or as separate components?
Rebuilding a 350 after machine work. Need just about everything. I would like to buy a kit that includes everything, but not sure what good brands are. Can anyone suggest a route to go? Is see Federal Mogul out there. Are they any good?
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Rebuilding a 350 after machine work. Need just about everything. I would like to buy a kit that includes everything, but not sure what good brands are. Can anyone suggest a route to go? Is see Federal Mogul out there. Are they any good?
Thanks
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Re: Engine Components
You can usually buy a set cheaper than buying the gaskets individually. Just make sure that you buy a set that has the head gaskets you need for your particular build. Felpro or any other name brand manufacturer will do just fine.
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Car: 91' Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI V8
Transmission: 700/R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Engine Components
Anyone have any input on this kit? I would not be using the cam, or lifters.
https://www.mabbcomotors.com/catalog...7-1995_TBI/229
https://www.mabbcomotors.com/catalog...7-1995_TBI/229
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Re: Engine Components
whats been done to the block exactly?
what heads are you running?
just a stock rebuild or looking for some more power?
what heads are you running?
just a stock rebuild or looking for some more power?
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Car: 91' Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI V8
Transmission: 700/R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Engine Components
Block has been decked, bored to .30, crank bore aligned. Crank .20/.20.
Heads not 100% sure on. Might go vortecs, otherwise will just stick to the stock heads. For now the plan is stock heads.
Stock rebuild for the most part. The most I would go is intake, heads and cam. Definitely a mild street build. Just something fun for cruising around.
This is a 350 TBI btw. Will be running EBL Flash for tuning.
Heads not 100% sure on. Might go vortecs, otherwise will just stick to the stock heads. For now the plan is stock heads.
Stock rebuild for the most part. The most I would go is intake, heads and cam. Definitely a mild street build. Just something fun for cruising around.
This is a 350 TBI btw. Will be running EBL Flash for tuning.
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Re: Engine Components
is the block zero decked? or how much taken off?
most of your cheap kits come with rebuilder pistons that have a low compression heigth. they are usually low compression, dished pistons, ( = less power).
i would take my time selecting pistons. i'd at least consider some 4-valve relief flat top pistons, with the desired compression heigth to achieve optimal quench.
a lil video to get the wheels spinning;
most of your cheap kits come with rebuilder pistons that have a low compression heigth. they are usually low compression, dished pistons, ( = less power).
i would take my time selecting pistons. i'd at least consider some 4-valve relief flat top pistons, with the desired compression heigth to achieve optimal quench.
a lil video to get the wheels spinning;
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Car: 91' Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI V8
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Re: Engine Components
Ill have to look at the sheet the shop provided. But I believe there was only a couple thousands taken off. Just enough to true the deck.
I believe I should be shooting for somewhere around 9:1-9.5:1 compression ration if I will be running 91 octane gas?
Side question, since the engine was previously running well, I can reuse the original connecting rods? The pin bore and bearing bore do not show any elongation or damage.
I believe I should be shooting for somewhere around 9:1-9.5:1 compression ration if I will be running 91 octane gas?
Side question, since the engine was previously running well, I can reuse the original connecting rods? The pin bore and bearing bore do not show any elongation or damage.
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stock rods are usually pretty tough. couldnt hurt to have them checked out though?
heres a kit i would consider. i didnt see your undersize bearing size in a kit, but if you call them, they'll probably toss in the right size no problem.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...-summit-racing
heres a kit i would consider. i didnt see your undersize bearing size in a kit, but if you call them, they'll probably toss in the right size no problem.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...-summit-racing