a basic 350 build

grumpyvette · Mar 23, 2013

"I am going to try and make this simple. First my main goal is to build a 350 that has good power and torque. Im not looking for 500 hp just something that will get up and go and lay some rubber on the asphalt. I have never rebuilt an engine. So im looking to see if there is a step by step deal to help me. I am also looking for info on parts to use, from oil pan to intake, and exhaust. I am wanting to do a complete rebuild from bare block. I also want your opinions on if I should stick with my tbi, or go carb or fuel injected. and if either one of those what I have to convert to run it in my 87 R10 2wd. right now its stock. I am just looking to get some power and torque. any and all info would help.

BUY A DECENT CHEAP ENGINE STAND,(you can sell it after your done) youll need a safe place to work and a way to keep the block clean while your working on it.and read the links and sub linked info, doing so will help you save a great deal of time and cash, the most important thing you can do is get a detailed understanding of how to do things correctly and why your doing things to begin with.
you can spend a few days reading threads on this site then post all your questions, trust me, youll have a few eventually.
several people on the site can give you a great deal of help, but knowing what your working with, your budget, skill level, and your goals will help.

HERES A FEW DECENT LOW COST ENGINE STANDS
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200305217

http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb-fo ... -8970.html

IF you take this advice seriously youll save ALOT of time and money

DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOR
buy these books, FIRST it will be the best money you ever spent, read them, and you will be miles ahead of the average guy. youll save thousands of dollars and thousands of hours once youve got a good basic understanding of what your trying to do!

http://www.themotorbookstore.com/resmchstvi.html

how to assemble an engine basics on video

these books

HOW TO BUILD MAX PERFORMANCE CHEVY SMALL BLOCKS ON A BUDGET by DAVID VIZARD
http://www.amazon.com/Build-Performance ... 793&sr=1-1

JOHN LINGENFELTER on modifying small-block chevy engines

http://www.amazon.com/John-Lingenfelter ... 760&sr=1-1

SMOKEY YUNICK,S POWER SECRETS
GOOD 6" CONNECTING RODS FOR A 383 SBC
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sca-26000716

http://www.amazon.com/Smokey-Yunicks-Po ... 724&sr=1-1

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viewtopic.php?f=69&t=519&p=6077&hilit=+books+video#p6077

http://www.rustpuppy.org/chp/

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grumpyvette · Mar 23, 2013

BTW, it would help to know what your truck weights,
what transmission you'll use the rear gear ratio,
and if you need to pass emission testing
and a bit more info on your intended use or goals
you might want to make a complete detailed list of parts,and tools you'll need,
where you'll be working on the engine.
YOU MIGHT FIND LOOKING THRU THESE LINKs and contained sub links USEFUL

you really should get these books and read them before going any further, it will help a good deal

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...5079777/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-1234339-0571324