Topic: car help needed. (Read 1039 times)

The Asshole · « **on:** February 05, 2009, 08:25:39 AM »

since it has been a long time since this club has actually done anything car related...so.. .

for those that don't know. i own alot of cars.
one of them is a 68 chevy c10-cst 50th anny. well it broke down/siezed on the way back from mistressannes last haloween party and has been out at my dads under cover ever since, awaiting the time for rebirth.

well that time has come.
this week I am buying the following:

1) chevy 350 4bolt main, 325hp/400 ftlbs performance crate motor 8.9:1, to replace the tired 327 (original #matching engine which i will then begin to rebuild, blueprinted and balanced etc piece by piece)
2) headers
possible additionals:
2) possibly also do the disc brake conversion w/ drop spindles as well.
3) new inner fenders.

so what i need is someone to help me swap out the old 327 and replace it with the 350 and do the brakes.

this is a pretty straight forward process and should hopefully only take one day possibly part of the next day....
i have all the tools needed in a new tool chest, as well as an engine stand and hoist.

i will provide the pizza, beer/soda/water and some cash to accomidate the fact that you will have to put up with me for a day or 2 while we get this done...

anyways probably have everything ready to work the weekend of the 21st......

let me know if you willing to help out.

mikeminnillo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:02:38 AM »

wish i could. but I'll be in germany. damn its been so long since ive got to help swap an engine.

Barry · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:27:18 AM »

i have an engine crane if you need it Mike...

As far as helping... I wont know until right before, as the wife makes my schedule for me

The Asshole · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2009, 11:53:34 AM »

Quote from: GotMyDub on February 05, 2009, 09:27:18 AM

i have an engine crane if you need it Mike...

As far as helping... I wont know until right before, as the wife makes my schedule for me

i have a hoist/cherry-picker/crane and engine stand.

greggearhead · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2009, 07:34:36 PM »

Sorry, I'll be in Jersey. And most of my tools are metric. heh.

101stvet · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:08:10 PM »

i'll be down to help just tell when to show up i'm getting tired of working on small cars or crappy 5-tons

The Asshole · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:50:40 PM »

and the ball starts rolling....
oh and i just ordered this

engine specs

Quote

Stage: 1
HP: 325
TORQUE: 373
Engine Type: Chevy Small Block V8
Displacement (cu.in): 350
Block: O.E. Cast 4 Bolt
Bore / Stoke: 4.030 X 3.480
Crankshaft: OE 2 Piece Seal
Rods: Powder metal
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Rings: Moly
Camshaft Type: HYD. Flat Tappet
Camshaft Lift: .465 IN X .488 EX
Camshaft Duration @.50: 224 IN X 234 EX
Cylinder Head Type: OE Cast 72cc Chambers
Chamber Size: 76 cc
Valve Size: 1.94 IN X 1.50 EX
Intake Runner Volume: OE
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Rocker Arm Type: Stamped Steel
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5:1
Sheet Metal: Chrome V/C T/C Black O/P
Recommended Fuel: 92 Octane
Ignition Timing: 36 Degrees Total Advance
Max RPM: 5800
Warranty: 24/Unlimited
Dyno Proven: YES

plus:

water pump
flex-plate
harmonic balancer
spark plugs and 8mm wires
dyno test and tune

and i also had them upgrade the rods to some boost-approved H-beam rods......so she'll be ready for....

just need to sell my honda for this.

should put her above 375 to the rear wheels when all said and done.....

Barry · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:14:01 PM »

I'm surprised Ed isn't in here.... flaming on the V8 postage....

21st is probably a go for me... I'll let you know closer to the date.

The Asshole · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:11:11 PM »

ok got a call from the engine manufacturer looks like this may be delayed one week. shipped out today from dallas via truck freight.... should be delivered some time on friday to monday/tuesday at the latest.

no real complaints, since the company i bought it from only charges a 20.00 fuel surcharge and no other shipping costs..

punkrider99 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:36:19 AM »

good thing you upgrade your rods. too bad you didn't upgrade the pistons. hypereutectic pistons and boost or nitrous are a very bad combination. should have gone forged.

you might want to look over your dyno sheet real close when you get this motor. a low compression 355 with stock heads, small valves, and that cam are going to have a hard time making 325 hp.

you're also going to need a torque converter with a higher stall rating. that cam isn't going to like a stock converter at all.

think it's too late for them to take it back?

The Asshole · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:57:18 PM »

the engine will be delivered tomorrow afternoon

torque converter should be fine, i upgraded it when i did the last surgery 2 years ago (~200miles) tranny is a th400r.

LOS · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:19:29 PM »

t..t.t.t..t.t today junior! "the engine will be deliver be delivered " did you need to include the stutter in the post?

The Asshole · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2009, 06:46:07 PM »

Quote from: LOS on February 18, 2009, 04:19:29 PM

t..t.t.t..t.t today junior! "the engine will be deliver be delivered " did you need to include the stutter in the post?

fixed it for ya. tomorrow is the day. so this weekend is a go.

LOS · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2009, 07:52:55 PM »

nate just told you to not bother with it! Why you still putting it in

The Asshole · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2009, 07:44:13 AM »

Quote from: LOS on February 18, 2009, 07:52:55 PM

nate just told you to not bother with it! Why you still putting it in

because it will be here today, its paid for and already shipped and in state. what am supposed to do?
i need my truck runnning ASAP for other plans that are in the works to save me about 450.00 a month. i'll worry about the pistons later.

LOS · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2009, 08:55:39 AM »

Save 450 a month and get the car running asap... Are you dropping off your gti?

The Asshole · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:09:15 AM »

Quote from: LOS on February 19, 2009, 08:55:39 AM

Save 450 a month and get the car running asap... Are you dropping off your gti?

not dropping it off but we are going to trade it and Jess' honda in on one car.... looking at the tiguan, but possibly get a passat or jetta.

The Asshole · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:31:56 AM »

Install is sat morning if anyone wants to stop by and lend a hand.

i will start the prep work early in the morning, but the major stuff will start at 9am and go until completed.

I'll have coffee and doughnuts in the morning and pizza/beer for lunch.

if you can help, send me a PM.

LOS · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:25:07 PM »

Wont be around sat or I would be interested. Good luck w/ the car swapping, the tiguans are nice. I like em. Alot of good deals right now for those willing to buy.

punkrider99 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:59:25 PM »

it used to take me about 2 hours to swap out motors in my old chevy truck and that was doing it by myself. i'm guessing it'll take jimmy about two weeks.

The Asshole · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2009, 02:42:50 PM »

Quote from: punkrider99 on February 19, 2009, 12:59:25 PM

it used to take me about 2 hours to swap out motors in my old chevy truck and that was doing it by myself. i'm guessing it'll take jimmy about two weeks.

dude do you ever have anything nice to say? it gets old.... seriously.

punkrider99 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:50:54 PM »

is anyone else having flashbacks of a caddy that caught fire right now?

The Asshole · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:07:25 PM »

Quote from: punkrider99 on February 19, 2009, 03:50:54 PM

is anyone else having flashbacks of a caddy that caught fire right now?

and exactly how did it catch fire? the heater core hose was ran thru the fire wall without a grommet..... i didn't install the engine, it happened, i got a new wiring harness for it, but considering i had already dumped 800.00 in repairs into an 800.00 car i cut my losses and sold it.

but anyways, not arguing that here. the subject at hand is my current project happening on Sat. installation of a brand new crate motor into my truck.

install begins at 9am for those interested in lending a hand.

German Boy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2009, 03:36:27 PM »

take some pics. would help but a bit far away.

The Asshole · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2009, 06:12:40 PM »

there will be pics galore....

got the truck, engine and supplies misc parts, should be a quick and easy swap. damn i'm excited.

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