rklessdriver wrote:
I agree. You could re-use your block, crank and rods and build a good 355 for little cost. Here is a little break down of what I would recommend you buy and what it would cost you.

Parts:
I'd recommend the Speed Pro H345CP hyper piston which are $120.00 from Comp Products.

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Sp ... B-350/productinfo/H345CP/

Some Hastings 2M139 Moly Rings $36.00

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Ha ... Bore/productinfo/2M13930/

King CR807 Rod and MB557 Main brgs. $16.00 and $20.00

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Ki ... 010/productinfo/CR807010/

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Ki ... 010/productinfo/MB557010/

Dura Bond CH-8 Cam brgs. $15.00

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Du ... Chev-SB/productinfo/CH-8/

Melling M55 oil pump. $20.00

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Me ... -265-400/productinfo/M55/

Pioneer P101B Brass Freeze plug kit. $14.00

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Fr ... -Brass/productinfo/P101B/

Gasket Set. I don't have my books infront of me and my internet search skills are failing me on a complete gasket kit for the L98. I think they are about $200.00

Labor:
Hot tank block $50.00
Bore and hone your block $150.00
Turn Crankshaft 10/10 $120.00
Press/Install pistons $85.00
Install Cam Brgs $75.00
Install Freeze plugs $25.00


Total Parts $441.00
Total Labor $505.00

You can buy the pistons cheaper and save a few bucks if you want to shop around.

Like these Speed Pro H345ACP on Ebay. $92.00 is a good deal....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hyper- ... top-SBC-NEW-/300545136677

If your crank dosen't need to be turned and the gaskets can be pieced together cheaper your actually well under budget.
Will