My Flat Tappet Cam Wiped Out So I Decided To Go Roller

[PlayingWithTBI]

GM still had the ZZx shortblock for a resonable price last I checked.

That's a thought too. With my heads I'd be @9.6:1

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

GM still had the ZZx shortblock for a resonable price last I checked. Compared to having a short block built now it may be a cheaper alternative.

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I called them and looked at Speedway, that short block (and most everything from Chevy Performance) has been unavailable since last July. All they have is long blocks available anymore. He suggested I look at other builders.

Color me Still Looking.

I'm gonna tear this one down and see what happened and what I can salvage, I sure it's all gunked up with metal pieces, should be stripped, washed and rebuilt. With it being a 2 bolt main, I'm not sure it'll be worth that. Hopefully the heads (they should be), cam and lifters are still good.

 

[L31MaxExpress]

I called them and looked at Speedway, that short block (and most everything from Chevy Performance) has been unavailable since last July. All they have is long blocks available anymore. He suggested I look at other builders.

Color me Still Looking.

I'm gonna tear this one down and see what happened and what I can salvage, I sure it's all gunked up with metal pieces, should be stripped, washed and rebuilt. With it being a 2 bolt main, I'm not sure it'll be worth that. Hopefully the heads (they should be), cam and lifters are still good.

Performance block should be align bored anyway. Splayed main caps are affordible and relatively easy to have fitted prior to align bore.

 

[L31MaxExpress]

You can go with a 350, 383 or 395(6) with the 350 block. Depending on damage found, they also make a 3.50" stroke crank that can be used to bring the pistons closer to the deck with less decking of the block.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

You can go with a 350, 383 or 395(6) with the 350 block. Depending on damage found, they also make a 3.50" stroke crank that can be used to bring the pistons closer to the deck with less decking of the block.

There's not a lot of engine builders around here, I do have a line on one shop.

Has anyone heard of these guys in TX?
www.mabbco.com/catalog/auto/national-short-block-program-no-core-required/manufacturer/chevrolet/gm-chevrolet-57-350-short-block-1987-1995-tbi-roller-4-bolt-main-no-core-required-90-day-limited-warranty/

GM Chevrolet 5.7 350 Short Block 1987-1995 TBI Roller 4-Bolt Main - NO CORE REQUIRED - 90 Day Limited Warranty

 

[0xDEADBEEF]

I know they sell a lot of stuff on eBay with not great feedback. I was looking into them a while back myself.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

I was looking into them a while back myself.

Thanks for that.

What about ATK?
www.high-performance-engines.com/chevy-350-87-95-tbi-base-engine-290hp-p/hp31.htm

 

[0xDEADBEEF]

Thanks for that.

What about ATK?
www.high-performance-engines.com/chevy-350-87-95-tbi-base-engine-290hp-p/hp31.htm

No personal knowledge, but they are a bigger company ... not sure what your budget is but check out Blueprint Engines if you haven't already. I know they used to test a lot of those on Engine Masters and seemed pretty good.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

not sure what your budget is but check out Blueprint Engines if you haven't already. I know they used to test a lot of those on Engine Masters and seemed pretty good.

They only show 383 short blocks for over $4K, I did fill out their questionnaire asking if they have a 350 TBI short block with flat top pistons and roller cam bosses - we'll see.

Thanks again!

 

[fancyTBI]

Man I am so bummed that this happened to you. I’m kind of in the same boat, looking for good short blocks or long blocks to drop in my ‘95. I was looking at blueprint engine’s 383 short block, but it is $4,100.