Hey guys....I have looked just thinking maybe one of you might have found something alot cheaper than what I have seen. I'm looking for a 1991 z28 350 engine rebuilt kit including pistons. I've found some but they're running at $350 as far as i looked, maybe one of you have bought them somewhere else for a cheaper? I'am a student at the time, so my budget isn't so high but I have some cash saved up, just not $350. Thanks I appreaciate it

 

If you can't spend more than $350, I'm having trouble imagining how you are going to afford the machining work. If you can't afford the machining work, why do you need pistons?

Guess it comes down to this: What problem are you trying to fix?

 

Machine work? I don't need machine work on the block, I already got it de-glazed and hot tanked, all I need are some gaskets and the pistons, the pistons I already have but since im rebuilding the whole thing, I'd just want to be safe and buy new ones. I don't know what your talking about

 

go to www.northernautoparts.com look at their prices .i think you will be pleasantly surprised ,jimmy

 

maybe im slow... but if you get new pistons dont you have to get bored to the new piston sizes?????

 

not if you keep the same bore size....if the cylinders are in good shape , no need for boring.

 

And no need for pistons. That was my point.

Why do you think you need to replace the pistons?

 

I'm with 5-7 on this. What exactly is it you are tring to fix to begin with? Considing what a rebuild kit comes with (bearings, gaskets, rings, sometimes pistons...). If you are getting it because of the bearings, the crank will need turning, etc. If you're getting it for the pistons, what's wrong with the current ones? Re-ring kits do exist....

 

There is nothing wrong with the engine. I see what you guys are trying to say...The reason why I'm getting a rebuild kit, is because I just got this engine off a friend, works fine I just wanted to rebuild it now that its out of the car, and I won't have any troubles with it soon (hopefully) It's been hot tanked and de-glazed the crank is fine (machine shop mententioned). About the re-build kit. I already found one for 250 comes with pistons gaskets lifters cam etc. So thanks for all the PM's with the web address (really helped)

 

Man, I gotta wonder about the quality of a rb kit with pistons
for $250.....I think I'd stick with what You've got.....maybe a
re-ring kit with bearings and gaskets....come see me in Tucson,
I sell Sealed Power kits.....

 

Looks like a good kit to me? Comes with flat top pistons with a 10:1 compression ratio

 

Got a link to this kit? Also, keep in mind, new slugs means new balancing job more than likely.

 

And machine shop labor to hang them on the rods.

 

Yeah, Check it out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7989504515


P.S No machine work needed, cylinder walls looks great, 5 is right though, I need to get the connecting rods off my old pistons and slip them into the new ones.

 

Maybe so...but you really should re balance the bottom end if your hanging new pistons AND you'll have the added charge of hanging a set of pistons on your rods. For that price I don't see the weight of those pistons being very uniform. I would stick with the origionals, assuming they aren't damaged. My $0.02

 

Get a rering kit with rings, bearings, and gaskets, and leave it at that.

You seem convinced that pistons are a must, when in fact they are not unless you've done something to the ones that came out of the 350. If they need replacement due to wear, then you can be sure that the block is not "great".

I really don't understand your fixation on getting new pistons.

 

LOL, I'm not really determined to get new pistons. I'm more for the rings gaskets etc. Besides how much less would it be to get a smaller kit without pistons? I don't think It could be to much of a difference might as well get the one that comes with the new pistons.

 

That depends on the quality of the kit. You can get a decent kit w/o pistons for the same cost of a cheap kit w/pistons...problem is, the pistons probably suck and will more than likely be very weak. If the current pstins are good, stay with them. If you really want new pistons, go for a decent set.

Anyone know if the Summit branded pistons are any good? Most of the summit stuff is pretty inexpensive.

 

This is all you need

$95 and you cant beat summits shipping

 

That kit is for earlier style blocks, but that's the idea.

 

Sorry mr. Kid. I didnt pay attention. If you really want some piston check Scoggin Dickey. I think they have some Silv-O-Lite cast for like $7.50 a piece. I dont know the quality though. Someone else can chime in on these.

$7.50 Silv-O-Lite Pistons

 

So cheap I may buy one or two to make a fun project out of!

 

Thanks for all the Input guys