Thoughts on this rotating assy.
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How much does it usually run to have the rods reconditioned? If it's a decent ammount, would it be better to look into something like these? http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Goals, really haven't set any goals at this point...at some point I would like to be in the 400rwh range and Possibly a head/cam swap at some point when I can afford it. Would love to have a LE2 package or AI 200cc set up. So if this kit is no better the the stock or even weaker the stock "the crankshaft mainly" what OEM replacement pistons and rods would you recommend? My stock crankshaft is actually in great condition.
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When did I bash Lloyd? I don't recall ever doing such thing...plus this is the first time I have been on here since yesterday inquiring about a oil pump..and before that it's been weeks
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Hummm...there is no harsh words spoken about him or his product. Plus it was a joke and I cleared that up with Elliot through "PM" letting him know I was only being stupid. So I am sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings with that comment.
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Take your block to a machine shop to access the condition of all of your parts.
Get the block bored, honed, align honed, magnafluxed, and heat tanked.
Cut/polish the crank.
Recondition the rods, use ARP rod bolts
Get some Mahle hypereutectic pistons or forged aluminum pistons
Get quality bearings and piston rings.
You can reuse your stock pump (assuming oil pressure is still strong), install a GM white springs.
You should have a nice 355 that can handle a LE/Ai heads & cam package no problem.
Get the block bored, honed, align honed, magnafluxed, and heat tanked.
Cut/polish the crank.
Recondition the rods, use ARP rod bolts
Get some Mahle hypereutectic pistons or forged aluminum pistons
Get quality bearings and piston rings.
You can reuse your stock pump (assuming oil pressure is still strong), install a GM white springs.
You should have a nice 355 that can handle a LE/Ai heads & cam package no problem.
End thread best way on a budget!
Stock rods and crankshaft are pretty good for what they are.
Our weak link is the pistons and our rods are pretty good
OP, get a stock short block somewhere, should be cheap. Take it to a machine shop and do what I told you to do in the first place. That will be your cheapest, most reliable option.
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Going to use the stock crank and a LT1 crate motor is actually a lot more then that $650 kit. Try another $1000 + from what I have seen for a new crate motor.[/QUOTE]
Okay now add up machine shop cost and see where you're at.
Okay now add up machine shop cost and see where you're at.