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

[Supercharged111]

I just got the quote for my engine rebuild.

Any comments, suggestions?

See if you can find a Vortec in the junkyard.

 

[man-a-fre]

I just got the quote for my engine rebuild. The machine work seems reasonable, so does the parts and assembly. After all is said and done ~$4300 total for a complete motor, a little more than I wanted to spend but, I understand why he wants to do the whole thing.

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Any comments, suggestions?

Nothing mentioned about balancing or warranty? Seems very high. You can get a 383 shortblock balanced assembled for under 1700 7yr or 70k warranty no core . My machinist in Phoenix was telling me about mellings oil pump failures due to powdered metal gears and thin castings
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[Supercharged111]

Nothing mentioned about balancing or warranty? Seems very high seen a 383 shortblock balanced for under 1700 assembled no core.

This is pretty damned cheap, but $4300 for a basic 350 is way high to me, that's why I said go find a Vortec.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

See if you can find a Vortec in the junkyard.

This is pretty damned cheap, but $4300 for a basic 350 is way high to me, that's why I said go find a Vortec.

I already have new fast burn heads (after the valve job) that flow better than Vortecs and a roller cam who's power curve is 2000 - 6500 with a 2500 stall converter running ~10:1 compression - why would I want to switch to a Vortec, PCM, and harness?

Yeah, the quote doesn't mention flat top pistons either, we did discuss that too.

Nothing mentioned about balancing or warranty?

We talked about balancing, which he does but, the assy comes balanced with flex plate.

Seems very high seen a 383 shortblock balanced for under 1700 assembled no core.

I have too, until I read the reviews! Blueprint 383 short blocks start @ $4100, Dart bare blocks are >$4000

I did ask for a warranty, waiting for reply.

My thinking is, I'll have a new engine I shouldn't have to touch for another 20 years. And I don't expect to live that long

 

[Supercharged111]

Oh no, you would toss all that other crap and just use the block and rotating assembly in my scenario.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Oh no, you would toss all that other crap and just use the block and rotating assembly in my scenario.

Ahh, OK but I wouldn't have 10:1 and have to mess with the water pump bypass crapola.

 

[Spareparts]

My thinking is, I'll have a new engine I shouldn't have to touch for another 20 years. And I don't expect to live that long

Dam* i know the feeling

 

[Supercharged111]

Ahh, OK but I wouldn't have 10:1 and have to mess with the water pump bypass crapola.

No, but you'd be at least $3500 richer. Minus gaskets I guess.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

No, but you'd be at least $3500 richer. Minus gaskets I guess.

That's what I thought the last time when I went flat tappet again

 

[Supercharged111]

That's what I thought the last time when I went flat tappet again

Maybe you've done too many things correctly and aren't well versed enough in being a cheapass?