Hey everyone,
Last summer I started a 385 engine project for my 1992 firebird. Right now I'm still planning the build a little bit. Here's the thread from last year if you're interested:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...ching-cam.html

Anyway, I'm planning on bringing the engine to a performance shop to have the short block built and balanced professionally. I guess my first DUMB question of this summer is: What ALL does the shortblock include? I have the rot assy including pistons, rings, wrist pins, rods, crank, rod bearings, crank bearings. I'm asking this because when I bring it in I don't want to leave anything out. I don't want to bring in the damper or flywheel to be balanced WITH the rot assy though.

As far as my limited knowledge goes , that's all I can think of that might be better off for the professionals. Please correct me if I'm wrong though.

 

Anyone to confirm this? If I forgot to buy a part then I want to do it soon.

 

Your short block will be the whole rotating assembly, and if they are going to balance the crank then you'll need a neutral balance flexpate and damper Sounds like you have everything you need as long as the balancing is all internal.

 

Thanks. I just wanted to confirm. I'm going to try to get that done so I can start putting together the top end.

 

Would something like this timing set be adequate?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hrs-94303

Also, what should I look for when it comes to a distributor? I see some going for 4-500 and other for under 100. I don't really understand the differences in them.

Can provide more engine info if needed