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builtchevystrong · 03-08-2010, 07:23 PM

can someone help me and tell me the steps it takes to rebuild a 350 to make it have some guts and fast but also a dailydriver?

3r!c84 · 03-08-2010, 08:00 PM

buy this book and READ READ READ! lots of info and pictures

builtchevystrong · 03-09-2010, 07:37 PM

who is the author i cant see it and thanks that is awesome all those pics

3r!c84 · 03-09-2010, 07:41 PM

here you go

Amazon.com: How to Rebuild the Small Block Chevy:...

1971c20 · 03-09-2010, 07:43 PM

dang your quick lol

**old Rusty C10** · 03-09-2010, 09:54 PM

moving this to engines section

davepl · 03-10-2010, 09:06 PM

I'd look for the one by David Vizard. It's the "classic" and I've always found his info to be spot-on. It's on Amazon as well:

Amazon.com: How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy...

*Ticker* · 03-10-2010, 09:37 PM

Both great references.

The answers that aren't in the book are:

1. Have a realistic budget and stick to it.

2. Have realistic power targets that are within your budget.

3. Have a good local machine shop willing and able to work with a home rebuilder.

4. Ideally, have someone that's done it before available locally.

There's a lot of "little stuff" that it really helps to have experienced eyes on. The SA book does the best job of highlighting that stuff IMHO...but you gotta be patient and work slowly and methodically to avoid missing critical steps.

cdowns · 03-13-2010, 09:04 AM

try your local library too

builtchevystrong · 03-15-2010, 06:16 PM

ok thanks

60ratrod · 03-15-2010, 08:01 PM

you can also pick up david vizard's book on building a budget hp motor. lotsa great info in that

builtchevystrong · 03-16-2010, 03:56 PM

ok i will take a look thanks guys

dan76 · 03-16-2010, 04:18 PM

In my mind David Vizard wrote the book on SBC, however there are others out there. I built my first engine by using a Chilton's manual. However I won't use one now since there are much better sources now available.

Check out local community colleges for an engine building course. A good instructor will expose you to the "whys" of engine building vs. just the "hows".

Keep track of your progress by posting an engine build thread.

GASoline71 · 03-16-2010, 04:42 PM

I have one of those SA Small Block Chevy rebuild books. I live in Oak Harbor, WA as does the OP. Send me a PM, and I'll let you borrow it if you want.

Gary

*Ticker* · 03-16-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

I have one of those SA Small Block Chevy rebuild books. I live in Oak Harbor, WA as does the OP. Send me a PM, and I'll let you borrow it if you want.

Gary

Whatta guy

60ratrod · 03-16-2010, 07:56 PM

and here i was thinking that i was the only one that was from oak harbor, or at least when i joined anyway. man this board is kinda spreading over there

GASoline71 · 03-17-2010, 11:49 AM

Bump...

To the OP of the thread... interested?

Gary

builtchevystrong · 03-17-2010, 05:21 PM

does it have pictures like the david vizard cause i think that one will help me a lot.

60ratrod · 03-17-2010, 10:29 PM

it has photos. the book i'm talkin about is also by david vizard

GASoline71 · 03-18-2010, 01:12 AM

The SA book I have also has a pretty good "how-to" DVD with it. Somewhere around here...

Gary

builtchevystrong · 03-18-2010, 11:43 AM

is it this one?

GASoline71 · 03-18-2010, 01:10 PM

It is that one... with a different cover. It's about 4 years old.

Gary

crakarjax · 03-18-2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

buy this book and READ READ READ! lots of info and pictures

Cool, found it for $12.50 shipped at goodwillbooks.com!

builtchevystrong · 03-18-2010, 06:15 PM

cool where can u meet

GASoline71 · 03-18-2010, 06:30 PM

I am off the island right now... won't be back until Friday night. How about Buger King parking lot around 1pm on Saturday. I'll be driving my green '72 GMC.

I found the DVD that goes with it too...

Gary

03-08-2010, 07:23 PM	#1
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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: how to rebuild an engine? I'd look for the one by David Vizard. It's the "classic" and I've always found his info to be spot-on. It's on Amazon as well: Amazon.com: How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: how to rebuild an engine? Both great references. The answers that aren't in the book are: 1. Have a realistic budget and stick to it. 2. Have realistic power targets that are within your budget. 3. Have a good local machine shop willing and able to work with a home rebuilder. 4. Ideally, have someone that's done it before available locally. There's a lot of "little stuff" that it really helps to have experienced eyes on. The SA book does the best job of highlighting that stuff IMHO...but you gotta be patient and work slowly and methodically to avoid missing critical steps.

03-13-2010, 09:04 AM	#9
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03-15-2010, 06:16 PM	#10
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	Re: how to rebuild an engine? ok thanks

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60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: how to rebuild an engine? you can also pick up david vizard's book on building a budget hp motor. lotsa great info in that __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

03-16-2010, 03:56 PM	#12
builtchevystrong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak harbor,WA Posts: 165	Re: how to rebuild an engine? ok i will take a look thanks guys

03-16-2010, 04:18 PM	#13
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: how to rebuild an engine? In my mind David Vizard wrote the book on SBC, however there are others out there. I built my first engine by using a Chilton's manual. However I won't use one now since there are much better sources now available. Check out local community colleges for an engine building course. A good instructor will expose you to the "whys" of engine building vs. just the "hows". Keep track of your progress by posting an engine build thread. Last edited by dan76; 03-16-2010 at 04:20 PM. Reason: clarity

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60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: how to rebuild an engine? and here i was thinking that i was the only one that was from oak harbor, or at least when i joined anyway. man this board is kinda spreading over there __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

03-17-2010, 05:21 PM	#18
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03-17-2010, 10:29 PM	#19
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: how to rebuild an engine? it has photos. the book i'm talkin about is also by david vizard __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

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