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So when using the big block chevy rod you can use off the shelf 348 pistons? And Egge has a good reputation? Just trying to clarify..... Thanks

I need info on the choices of 348 pistons when using a stock big block chevy rod. (my originals were destroyed).... This is an economical build (cheap). So using the 333 heads what would be a good choice in pistons. What overbores are available. I need to go further than .060". Does the standard...

Well I have purchased another 4x4 frame for the 53 truck project. I started with a 2002 extended cab s10 4x4 frame that was a pretty good starting point to start modifying. Well I got a chance to buy a S10 ZR2 frame (off road package) for cheap and found that this gives me an automatic lift of...

I have a buddy that has ran a distributer shop since the sixties. He recurves anything from stock to race. He also gets into the mags. I talked to him about the "Cheap distributer " I saw on EBAY. His response to me was ...If it were a small block or big block chevy there are plenty alternatives...

Hey big props for the elegant language! I almost thought for a minute our well paid representatives were looking out for our best interests and to ease the burden of carrying around the excess cash they deem we have.Now its seems you made it clear to me it is just another fornicated way of...

Yeah "Dare to be Different"! I think I will be called more than that in january in a blizzard. Hey drive what makes you happy I say. I will post more as I get time. Wish I could put 40 hours a week on it.

More pics.... I included the classic basket case photo of the 1953 chevy truck and my pic of my truck loaded with the frame My buddy and I stripped at the salvage yard. 18 foot in the back of a 6 foot box!

Well here are a couple of pics on the very start of the project. The frame is a 2002 S-10 4x4. The trans is a Getrag 5 speed and the transfer case will be a NP243. The 348 fits suprisingly well. Of course there will be a minor amount of fab work but I am pleased with how little.

Budget conscience is a must. I plan on using the stock crank. Big block chevy rods because I had to torch mine and I hear the bbc rods are only .010" longer.(please give input on that) Moderate compression so I don't pay through the nose at the pump. 333 truck heads (I will step up the valve...

I told the shop that I was not interested in paying a ridiculous amount to save this block. I mentioned $1000 would be just crazy. (we were discussing complete block prep) He said oh we won't be even close to that. I am Still waiting for a price. I am hoping somewhere about $500. I plan on Big...

Project kick off The 348 is at the machine shop. Cracked about 8 inches on both water jackets by cylinder heads.Also one cylinder is cracked. There was a pretzeled connecting rod.This was the most challenging motor tear down I ever did. After all attempts of various penetrants and even...

How about the remote oil cooler set up from a s10. Will that bolt up? If not what is available?

I have my first 348. I am bringing it back from the grave and I need to decide on welding or pinning (metal stitching) the water jacket on both sides of the block up by the cylinder head surface. (about 6-8 inches each side.) I am aware of the difficulty of the welding process (i have a guy...

I used PCMforless.com http://www.pcmforless.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=40 they were helpful in talking with me about picking the components that work together. There programing was excellent and staff was knowledgable. Brian Herter was the guy that I worked with from...

This is a slight stray from your problem as I do agree that the cam is ground upside down and backwards. BUT please entertain yourself with a YOUTUBE video that I posted from my last motor build. The motor is a 95 LT1 383. The timing gear set was a brand new Extreme Duty GM performance part (BIG...