block and more
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From: memphis
Car: 1986 Iroc z z28
Engine: 305 tpi
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block and more
well i was just wondering what all i whould need to do to a block to get it race ready im talking like 600 hp plus, i know im gonna bore it and have it linebored but i was just wondering what whould a estimate be on it?? also whould it be cheaper to just buy a shortblock already or put one together with all the machine work. one more question does anyone sell shortblock 400 or 406 if so can i get a link?? thanks
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
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A short fill, and splayed 4 bolt main caps with main studs on it. That'd be good for 600HP. I'd also look at H beam rods and a forged crank and forged pistons, but you only asked about the block so...
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Car: 1983 Buick Regal
Engine: 355
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They make these needle cam bearings, they are a little more pricy than regular cam bearings but from what I hear they are worth it (NASCAR engines use them I know) Thats really the only thing I can think you can really do to a block besides making sure that all the oil passages are smooth.
Another thing to do is to have the rotating assembly internally balanced and blueprinted, huge improvements!!!
Another thing to do is to have the rotating assembly internally balanced and blueprinted, huge improvements!!!
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