Pending a Compression/Leak Down test, I may be rebuilding my stock 350/270 HP engine. If the results lean towards an engine rebuild, I'd like to get some advise from you guys and "Do's and Don'ts". I have a Corvette mechanic that will do the job for me. I wanted to reach to the Discussion Board before I start discussing the topic with him.
My 71 is a very nice driver and I'm constantly moving towards Top Flight Judging some day. Anytime I replace parts, I get the most original as possible. I drive the car about 2/K miles per year (live in Florida). I don't want to reinvent the wheel - I want parts that some else has experienced proven reliability. I don't need 400 hp. I'm fine with the same or little more hp. I use the car at local car shows and cruises mostly. I like to enjoy it by driving it.
Can I get suggestions "Do's and "Don'ts" from you guys?
1. Do I need to have it Bored (regardless if it doesn't need it)?
2. I know I WILL NOT deck the block
3. Any suggestions on the internal parks that have shown the "proven reliability" I want?
4. Any special questions or request I should approach the engine builder with?
I know I will NOT get the block decked!
Thanks in advance,
Greg
My 71 is a very nice driver and I'm constantly moving towards Top Flight Judging some day. Anytime I replace parts, I get the most original as possible. I drive the car about 2/K miles per year (live in Florida). I don't want to reinvent the wheel - I want parts that some else has experienced proven reliability. I don't need 400 hp. I'm fine with the same or little more hp. I use the car at local car shows and cruises mostly. I like to enjoy it by driving it.
Can I get suggestions "Do's and "Don'ts" from you guys?
1. Do I need to have it Bored (regardless if it doesn't need it)?
2. I know I WILL NOT deck the block
3. Any suggestions on the internal parks that have shown the "proven reliability" I want?
4. Any special questions or request I should approach the engine builder with?
I know I will NOT get the block decked!
Thanks in advance,
Greg
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