Alright, so here is the story..

I've owned this car for almost 3 years now. (purchased 6-5-06 registered 6-6-06)

Then kinda toyed with it for a while just body parts mostly, and Then took it to the drag strip, ran a 17.2@5800ft best one night, the next week went back up after adjusting my timing because i found out i was over 12* off. ran a 16.59 (stock)

I'm sure i could buy some bolt on's and run faster, but i Happened to have half the parts to build a 355. So i decided why not. My goal is to be in the High 12's to Low 14's Range Hoping for at least a 13sec car.

I am also gonna get myself a posi to throw in the rear end, and a transmission mount with separate torque arm bracket. and a New radiator and might have a custom exhuast installed or might end up getting the y-pipes not sure yet.

So Please Enjoy:

Started buying parts, and finally got everything i needed

So i tore the motor out, (now for sale)

And Started my 355 build

Starting with a 350block
We had it bored .30 over and prepped about 3 years ago.

so finial CID is 355.

Here is my parts list i ordered... minus parts I had around my garage.

Ordered

$31.00
-Timing chain and Gears from Summit ordered From Summitracing.com
$52.00
-Main Bearings .010 undersized from Speed Pro Ordered From Summitracing.com
$61.95
-Oil Pump Pre-Welded from Summit Ordered From Summitracing.com
$65.00
- 2in Carb Spacer Stud Kit Ordered From Summitracing.com
- Cam Button Spacer Ordered From Summitracing.com
- Carb Spacer 2in Ordered From Summitracing.com
- Intake Bolt Kit Ordered From Summitracing.com
- Fuel Pump Block Off Ordered From Summitracing.com
$78.10
-Centerforce Throwout Bearing Ordered From Summitracing.com
-Summit Timing Tab ordered From Summitracing.com
-Summit Timing Cover Ordered From Summitracing.com
$94.90
- Fuel Regulator Ordered From Summitracing.com
$123.43
-Cam Shaft Xtreame Energy Cam from Comp Cams ordered From Compcams.com
$171.90
-Hooker Competition Headers Ordered From Summitracing.com
$213.80
-Gasket Set From Summit Ordered From Summitracing.com
-Push Rods ChromeMoly crn-11621-16 From Summit Ordered from summitracing.com
-Rod Bolts from AFR Ordred from Summitracing.com
$361.30
-lifters from CompCams Ordered From Summitracing.com
-Rod Bearings from Clevite Ordered From Summitracing.com
-Water Pump from GMB Ordered From Summitracing.com
-Harmonic Balancer from Summit Ordered From Summitracing.com
-Rocker Arms from summit Ordered From Summitracing.com
$365.00
-Resize Rods
-Balance Rotating ***.
-Machine Flywheel
-Mount Rods and Pistons
$377.85
-Centerforce clutch and Pressure Plate Ordered From Summitracing.com
-Zoom Flywheel 153 tooth Ordered From Summitracing.com
$590.70
-Goodmark 4" Cowl Hood Ordered From Summitracing.com

Spent: $2586.73

Links to the Pictures of My Parts

Gen I 350 Block Bored .30 over.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... /Motor.jpg

Main Bearings Undersized .010
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... arings.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... aring2.jpg

Timing Gears & Chain
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... Chain2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... gChain.jpg

Speed Pro Pistons .30 Over and File to Fit Rings .35 over Rings
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... istons.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... nRings.jpg

Summit Racing Pre-welded Oil Pump
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ilPump.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... lPump2.jpg

Pushrods
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... shRods.jpg

ARP Rod Bolts
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... dBolts.jpg

My Gasket Set (pretty useless picture just a white box)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ketSet.jpg

Roller Rocker Arms 1.5:1
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... erarms.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... erarm1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... erarm2.jpg

Water Pump
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... erPump.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... rpump2.jpg

Rod Bearings
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... arings.jpg

Lifters
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ifters.jpg

Harmonic Balancer
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... rmonic.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... monic1.jpg

Cam Shaft
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ct/cam.jpg

Clutch and pressure plate Stage 3
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... lutch2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... clutch.jpg

Flywheel
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ywheel.jpg

Fuel Pressure Regulator

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... urereg.jpg

Bought my 4" cowl (waiting to receive.)

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... 24&FROM=MG


Thought This Was Interesting.. Got alot of money invested just sitting on a Shelf ya know.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... oparts.jpg


Some Tear Down Pictures


Motor Has Been Pulled

Where The A/C Used to be
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... acgone.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ect/Ac.jpg
I Need a new one, (a/c Delete though) I thrashed this one because i got frustrated... then realized the two bolts i could not find were on the inside of the car.

Stock TBI
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ct/tbi.jpg
The Throttle Body Which if anyone needs one of these let me know... just the stock TBI i dont have plans on using it... so let me know

The Motor Mostly Tore Apart (well wires and such)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... otor-1.jpg

Charcoal Canister.. gone for good.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... harcol.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... arcol2.jpg

Misc:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... eplate.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... oparts.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ission.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ousing.jpg

Pulled The Motor
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... pulled.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ulled2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ulled3.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ulled4.jpg

 

Then Started the Build A Couple Nights Ago, Here's Those Pictures

Build:

Bare Motor
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/motor-2.jpg

Crank In
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/motor1.jpg

Pistons Going In and Rod Caps Going On
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...Picture007.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...cture006-1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...cture006-2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...cture006-3.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...cture006-4.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...cture006-5.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...cture006-6.jpg

End Result For the Night (vid)

 

Got the Cam Installed Tonight
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... build1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... build2.jpg

Also the Timing Gears and Chain On
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... Build1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... rBuild.jpg

 

Don't forget to bend those lock tabs over.

What cam is it specifically?

What heads are you using?

 

Yeah i need to get some locktite, so those bolts are only finger tight to hold the gear on.

Then i will tighten those and bend the tabs over.

The Cam is Comp Cams part number XE268H

This is a link to it.
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Ca...x?csid=86&sb=2

And I plan on using Double Hump Heads off my dad's Truck That he just let sit there for a while.

Has Screw In Studs. New Springs, Good 3 Angle Valve Job decent set up for what i am doing eventually i will dump some more money into them, but they are good enough for me.

 

That's a good cam.

A set of Vortecs upgraded to handle the lift would run circles around the double humps. Okay to use them, but I wouldn't put any more money in them.

 

Yeah, I'm going to probably get a good set of AFR's eventually to toss on there, but the whole build started as a 4h project for my girl, so i'm just trying to get it together before then. Then save for the parts I want the most. Like a sweet set of heads, and maybe a forged bottom end with a 9:1 cr so i can throw a twin screw super charger on top... (but thats just day dreaming)

 

So got my Cam bolts torqued to spec, and lock-tite in. Its too cold right now to be in the garage. =\

 

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...558060&FROM=MG

would these heads be a good match for my build compared to the 993 smoggers i am planning on using till i can afford the vortec style intake and vortec heads

 

Sure. Standard GM Vortecs.

Might want to verify what springs they're using (probably stock truck springs) and valve travel (probably at the ragged edge of .480").

Have you looked into the sdparts.com upgraded Vortec head & intake kit? Has all the parts you need to install them, a pretty good deal.

 

I'll call and ask but you think i should try to get a bare set and just get that kit?

*i looked for the kit for like 25mins not finding in think you could get me a direct link?*

 

Assuming you're going carb:

http://www.sdparts.com/product/SD806...RPMAirGap.aspx

Vortecs need self-aligning rocker arms. The ones you already have won't work unless you install guide plates. The head kit comes with standard stamped self-aligning rocker arms.

 

New Pictures up Got Drivers Side Head on, rocker arms, lifters, and push rods.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine3.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine4.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine5.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine6.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine7.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine8.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/engine9.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/engine.jpg


Also it was warm enough to get some paint on my headers going white
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/header.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ct/header1.jpg

 

Got my other head back from the machine shop today.. had to drill a hole in it for the serp set up. Will post pictures as soon as i get it on... (shitty weather till tuesday)

 

So getting the engine bay painted, tomorrow or wed.
Then This weekend the motor should be going in.

Taped The Glass
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ster1/tape.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ter1/tape1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ter1/tape2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ter1/tape3.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ter1/tape4.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ter1/tape5.jpg

 

Got Both Heads on now gotta tape of and paint The Block and Heads. :-D

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ject/heads.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/heads1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/heads2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/heads3.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/heads4.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ect/heads5.jpg

 

New Hood
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... /hood1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... 1/hood.jpg


Engine Bay Painted.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... ainted.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted3.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted4.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted5.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted6.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted7.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... inted8.jpg

I know some spots need to be re-hit... but mostly they are spots you wont see once the body is on.

 

so how much power u expecting?
those heads are severely limiting any serious hp

 

well i'd like to see 300 at the wheels.. but i know with these heads.. it might be rather limiting..

I'll eventually switch to vortec. But the funds at the moment point more towards "sticking the way"

and i'd like to run my car at the drag strip this season, then over the winter probably paint the body.. unless my guy wants to do body work on weekends or something...

Then get some vortecs, or maybe try and save for a great set of AFR's.

 

And now the (painted) valve covers are not the ones i am using nor is the timing cover.

Motor:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... int001.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... int002.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... int003.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... int004.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... int005.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... int006.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/a ... int007.jpg

 

Got My Intake Put On and Letting the Sealer Dry over Night then Tighten it, Also put my timing chain cover, timing tab, harmonic balancer, crank pulley, a/c, water pump, alt., power steering pulleys all on. Then just placed the Valve Covers on Too see the whole look.

Was going to use my Holly Intake but it was pissing me off cause i couldn't get the 2 center bolts on each side in... i'm thinking its not for these style Heads... but i could have just been strugling with them for a different reason... instead using this Edelbrock Torker II. and Trying to find a different one shortly.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff001.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff002.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff003.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff004.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff005.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff006.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff007.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff008.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/stuff009.jpg

 

Some More Pictures.


My A-pillar Gauge Pod and gauges
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...1/gaugepod.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6.../gaugepod1.jpg

More of the Engine Bay Paint
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6.../morepaint.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint2.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint3.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint4.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint5.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint6.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint7.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...morepaint8.jpg

Engine w/ 7qt Pan
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...aster1/pan.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ster1/pan1.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l6...ster1/pan2.jpg

 

Tomorrow gonna put the front clip on, and jack it up and put the tranny in.

 

What lines (electrical wires) will i not need.. since i am switching from TBI to CARB? is there a section that outlines this?


thanks.

 

You don't need the stuff that goes to the passenger fenderwell. It can be removed without being cut.

 

what do you mean by that? pretty much every wire runs down to the pass fender well?

all the wires eventually run to the pass fender well...

 

Finished just needs some tweaking

 

Sorry, missed this when you last posted.

All of the ECM wires run to the passenger fenderwell. That's what I was saying.

The other wires go through the firewall on the driver side. The heater wires pass through by the heater.

 

Good job, it looks & sounds great. I'm debating on what size motor to get for my 91 RS. I can get a 400 that has been worked for $800, but I don't know how many miles are on it. Probably just go with a 350 also & build it up that way I at least know what I have .

 

hes not kiddin

the only wires i have runnin through my fender now are my msd wires cause i stuffed my 6Al where the stock computer used to be

its by no means legal but it works