Very soon (I can't wait, in fact) I hope to get my claws on a nearly complete center-bolt SBC 350 from a 2000 Van. It may or may not be a 4-bolt. I understand, that the engine was burning oil. Most likely, because of the thin rings, it may only need a ring job.
I want to keep those Vortec heads - apparently, doing mild machine work yourself, you can even increase the lift to 0.550. That's a no brainer if refreshing these heads.
OPTION I
Re-ring, machine heads and throw in a better cam. (New oil pump, new water pump... bearings).
OPTION II
Same as above but with a stroker crank and matching cam.
Will the stroker crank require new rods and pistons... or can I re-use my old ones????
Can these stroker cranks be bought internally balanced ?
MTIADC3
I want to keep those Vortec heads - apparently, doing mild machine work yourself, you can even increase the lift to 0.550. That's a no brainer if refreshing these heads.
OPTION I
Re-ring, machine heads and throw in a better cam. (New oil pump, new water pump... bearings).
OPTION II
Same as above but with a stroker crank and matching cam.
Will the stroker crank require new rods and pistons... or can I re-use my old ones????
Can these stroker cranks be bought internally balanced ?
MTIADC3
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