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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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engine rebuilder Dallas area

I am looking to swap my 305 out for a 350 TPI but I can't seem to find anyone good to rebuild the 350 for me, does anyone from the Dallas area know anyone and what they might charge???
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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Car: 84 Z-28, original owner
Engine: 305HO,+.030, mild cam
Transmission: TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, highway gearing, posi
Re: engine rebuilder Dallas area

I had Dennis Wells, Wells Racing Engines, out in Duncanville rebuild a 305 for me many years ago , bore, balance, port, etc (also a Pontiac 326) - 305 still running great 100k miles later - not sure if he is still in busness or ? but he did a good job for reasonable $
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Re: engine rebuilder Dallas area

after doing a lot of research on it, if I was going to get an engine rebuilt to more or less stock specs, I would be tempted to use this place

http://bolt-on-motors.com/
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Car: 85z28(sold),91 rs, 15'Mazda3GT
Engine: 5.7L V8 350 (ZZ4)
Transmission: 700r4 rebuilt with kits+ vette serv
Re: engine rebuilder Dallas area

I got my 350 rebuilt from a guy in Mesquite/Sunnyvale, if I remember he charges like 400-600 for a simple rebuilt (old style) and it's just depending what else is wrong with the engine ( I paid more for the goodies)
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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I live in mesquite... got a name?
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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Engine: 5.7L V8 350 (ZZ4)
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Re: engine rebuilder Dallas area

Originally Posted by 58mark
I live in mesquite... got a name?
I don't remember his name, but he works at "direct rebuilt motors whse." on 2113 peachtree, mesquite.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 06:31 AM
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I know that place. Walking distance from my house
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