will this crank work?
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Right,the springs and valves are to be figured later.Right now,I'd want to make sure that the heads are useable.They might need guides,and or seats,so you can know how much that part will cost.The port work I mentioned is a fairly common procedure and as such shouldnt cost much if you have the machine work done at the machine shop while they rebuild the heads.You'll want the bigger valves,and the springs will be ordered with the cam kit.You could have close to a grand in these things if they need extensive work so best to find out first.
If you need porting done, I'd cotact Dave Mills.High quality, and he won't scalp you. Excellent valve jobs also. His Nova with an 09 runs 9.80's. He may know something. I can get you his contact info. Bob
Right,the springs and valves are to be figured later.Right now,I'd want to make sure that the heads are useable.They might need guides,and or seats,so you can know how much that part will cost.The port work I mentioned is a fairly common procedure and as such shouldnt cost much if you have the machine work done at the machine shop while they rebuild the heads.You'll want the bigger valves,and the springs will be ordered with the cam kit.You could have close to a grand in these things if they need extensive work so best to find out first.
One other thing. Dave is in NMichigan, not far fron Dertoit. He can help you with cam and sprnigs. I have a bunch of new take out BBC springs that I can sell pretty cheap. Bob
7d9_z28
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i dont want to drive over to detroit to get machine work done, im in west michigan, on lake michigan... and the machine shop i know has been called one of the best in the midwest
as for the springs, they will come in the kit with the cam and lifters, so i should be set there
and don... no PLAN, just trying to keep costs down. i never came up with a number. numbers change all the time for me anyways. just going to take it as it comes to me...
as for the springs, they will come in the kit with the cam and lifters, so i should be set there
and don... no PLAN, just trying to keep costs down. i never came up with a number. numbers change all the time for me anyways. just going to take it as it comes to me...
7d9_z28
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well, i called two machine shops. the one i planned to go to, wouldnt tell me any prices over the phone. they said that they couldnt even give me a guesstimate... weird, cause theyve always told me prices over the phone. they said when i bring them in, they would be able to tell me... 
the other shop i called is one a few friends recommended, i told him i need the head crack checked and CC'd, he said 35 bucks for crack check and 30 bucks for measuring, and those prices are for the pair
and i told them the block needs bored honed decked etc. and he said 350 bucks and it will be ready to build on... sounds good to me compared to 700 bucks!
bang
it would be hilarious if it cost 402 bucks total! (it wont, but its a cool thought!)
the other shop i called is one a few friends recommended, i told him i need the head crack checked and CC'd, he said 35 bucks for crack check and 30 bucks for measuring, and those prices are for the pair
and i told them the block needs bored honed decked etc. and he said 350 bucks and it will be ready to build on... sounds good to me compared to 700 bucks!
bangit would be hilarious if it cost 402 bucks total! (it wont, but its a cool thought!)
What is the largest size they suggest? The smaller valves will pick up your bottom end to lower mid range,you'll just lose a little up top.where you almost never run a street engine anyway.The port work on the exhaust side would be on the same oder,just on aa smaller scale.480-500 hp.is still very do-able.500 ft.lbs is no problem.
7d9_z28
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well after all the talking on here i was all hyped up to be well over 500 of both hp and torque
they didnt suggest any sizes yet, they are crack checking, CC'ing, and tearing down the valves/springs cause i was too weak to
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i could always bore the block out... i was hoping to be at 402, but for all i know it could already be bigger, i wont know until i drop that heavy thing off there
i should hear back about the heads tomorrow
they didnt suggest any sizes yet, they are crack checking, CC'ing, and tearing down the valves/springs cause i was too weak to
:i could always bore the block out... i was hoping to be at 402, but for all i know it could already be bigger, i wont know until i drop that heavy thing off there
i should hear back about the heads tomorrow
7d9_z28
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if i read his response right, probably 100 bucks.. i guess its complete, unknown ratio... he has acres of old cars and trucks (mostly gm 50-70s) hes across the state from me but i thought about a road trip with my wife or my friend.. he has a couple impalas (no 409s) and a couple corvairs, i godda check on the corvairs for a friend at work
The old(64-65] where narrower. The price is great, but I agrre about trading for other parts. Maybe you can trade for a Nova/Camaro rear. The Chevelle is a good choice for an X-frame. Make your life easier. Bob
That's another bit of info I'm starting to forget since I haven't used it lately.I'm sure the info is out there on the internet. Not sure if thwere were 3 widths or 2.
He will want a stronger rear for sure. I always seem to run into the Camaro rears when I need a Chevelle. Bob