WillC4
Well-known member
Well, My '94 is around 130k miles and im considering a complete rebuild. Has anyone else here done a full blown engine rebuild on their cars?
Im thinking of doing a 355 set up with reliable internals that can handle at least 500 HP. The goal is about 440-480 crank HP, likewise with torque. I am already familiar with which head porting/cam combination (looking at LE1 heads/cam or AI or have the local shop do it) so that is not a concern. Although, do stock vette valve covers have enough clearance for 1.6 roller rockers? I am also going to get a larger radiator to help keep the temps cooler (these cars run way too hot for my tastes). Are there any brands/parts/replacements/steps that yall recommend?
I am also going to send my trans to get rebuilt to reliably handle the additional output as well as getting a new flywheel and clutch kit. Also I am considering getting a 3.54 ring and pinion set for the Dana 44, should i rebuild the dana 44 though?
Im trying to build a car that is on par and maybe a bit faster then modern day vettes that can last me a good while as well. More questions to come as i think of them.
Im thinking of doing a 355 set up with reliable internals that can handle at least 500 HP. The goal is about 440-480 crank HP, likewise with torque. I am already familiar with which head porting/cam combination (looking at LE1 heads/cam or AI or have the local shop do it) so that is not a concern. Although, do stock vette valve covers have enough clearance for 1.6 roller rockers? I am also going to get a larger radiator to help keep the temps cooler (these cars run way too hot for my tastes). Are there any brands/parts/replacements/steps that yall recommend?
I am also going to send my trans to get rebuilt to reliably handle the additional output as well as getting a new flywheel and clutch kit. Also I am considering getting a 3.54 ring and pinion set for the Dana 44, should i rebuild the dana 44 though?
Im trying to build a car that is on par and maybe a bit faster then modern day vettes that can last me a good while as well. More questions to come as i think of them.