| Re: Dreaming of a new engine |
Subject: Re: Dreaming of a new engine by rklessdriver on 2011/4/22 17:46:33 The other thing is the block. Those blocks with dip sticks on both sides are 2pc rear seals while your 90 will have a 1pc real seal. You will have to change the flywheel to use it and the oil pan is different and may not fit in a Corvette. Be aware those blocks were mainly service replacements for trucks so the starter pad may only be drilled for a 168tooth FW - so you MIGHT have to buy a new starter as well. As durango said the difference in a 383 and 350 is the rotating assy mainly the crankshaft and pistons. If it spun a main, the block will have to be line bored/honed. It cost $150.00 to line hone a block in my dads shop. If it spun a rod, the crank will have to be turned and the rod will have to be replaced or rebuilt. Sometimes they can not be saved. Turn the crank cost $120.00 and to rebuild one rod cost about $25.00. With all the differences and known problems.... then what about the unkown problems like why did it blow up the first time?? It's probally not cost effectlve to fix and use this engine. Tell me what your budget is and I'll be glad to try and see what I can find for you. Will |
