00_XJ Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I have a 89 Chevy 1500 that I've been working on since I was 15. It has a 350 that I just got running but I want to build an engine for the experience so I can eventually build a badass motor for it. I know where I can get a block for dirt cheap but I don't know where to go after that. I know all the basic parts of an engine but no idea on how to put one together. I found a 350 blueprint book at the bookstore but I figured I would ask you guys if there was somewhere I can learn on line before I drop 50 bucks on a book. Quote 2000 Jeep Cherokee -DC Audio -Memphis -Audioque -SecondSkin -Pioneer -KnuKonceptz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecat Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 look for the book written by David Vizard. Best book you can by, and for $14.00 http://www.amazon.com/How-Rebuild-Your-Sma...y/dp/1557880298 Quote Behind every great man....is an underwear tag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmosWorld Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Man you have endless options on how you want to build that 350. Quote Headunit->kdx-493 memphis mojo mc2000d modded. Stinger Cables 1/0 soundstream reference r1-15(can get nasty) hifonics zxi6.5 components Powered by pioneer 760watt (set low) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutta Trash Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) I have built SEVERAL motors and if you are not going to get exotic I am going to be honest with you after machine shop cost, and parts its much cheaper to just buy a good turn key. I am building one right now and just for the machine work on the block and the rotating assembly I am in the hole about $2200 that does not include the other 4 to 5 thousand I will have to spend on heads,intake,carbs,etc...etc... I just figured I would let you know what you are getting into ...by the way all my cost are for building a 347 Stroker Edited March 6, 2010 by Purdy Quote On 4/20/2010 at 10:06 PM, 'cc_audio' said: Guys are just like girls, once you've had 18 inches you don't go back. 2004 GMC Yukon XL Pioneer AVH-X4700BS 13 band EQ Sub Amp- (2) PPI 5000BD.1 (2) Re SXX 15's 8 cu. ft. box tuned to 32 Hz (4) 6.5 Bose Mids (2) 1" Bose Tweets (2) 1.5" Bose Tweets (1) JY 80 AH w/ new JY busses (1) Duracell 750 up front Apex Alternators 270 A.C. Delco 160 alternato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutta Trash Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) Tried to edit and double posted my bad Edited March 6, 2010 by Purdy Quote On 4/20/2010 at 10:06 PM, 'cc_audio' said: Guys are just like girls, once you've had 18 inches you don't go back. 2004 GMC Yukon XL Pioneer AVH-X4700BS 13 band EQ Sub Amp- (2) PPI 5000BD.1 (2) Re SXX 15's 8 cu. ft. box tuned to 32 Hz (4) 6.5 Bose Mids (2) 1" Bose Tweets (2) 1.5" Bose Tweets (1) JY 80 AH w/ new JY busses (1) Duracell 750 up front Apex Alternators 270 A.C. Delco 160 alternato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanginOnABudget Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 its not super hard, i would say focus on internals, and heads, more than anything. forced induction is always a way to go :] and for a cheap 350, check craigslist. Quote im taking out my passenger seat, battery is disconnected, going to unwire and take out the three amps, take out the 70+ lb box, then the platform so i can crimp 1 wire. Almost as bad as those fegs that put those horns in their grills and roll down the street distorting the block.... 1990 Jeep Cherokee 2 Dr. Big-3 in 0g on Stock Alt. Pioneer 6.5" and 5.25"s temp. until i can afford the new crescendos. Pioneer 6000ub Reciever NO amps at the moment. SA-15 on 1kw coming soon. MSG Me for a free enclosure design!! Flared port kits coming soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniqueSounds Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Why build a 350? and not something bigger like a 454? Quote 1997 Chevy Cheyenne Single Cab Pioneer DEH-3200UB Two sets of Orion 6.5" Components In Each Door AudioQue HDC3 15" ^^^ Its all For Sale!!!!! http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/99546-lots-to-sale-good-prices/ ^^^ AQ2200D Wow, such a flexy beast(see what i did there lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_stud Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 if your lookin for a turn-key motor ->Big als scroll down about halfway theres a 350 for $3495 Quote 1998 Nissan 200sx NOW: Dex-p98r head Planet Audio 300.4 mids and highs Planet Audio/Pioneer tweeters/crossovers Skar SK1500.1 3 SKAR Vvx15 dual 4 wired at .63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug118 Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I have built SEVERAL motors and if you are not going to get exotic I am going to be honest with you after machine shop cost, and parts its much cheaper to just buy a good turn key. I am building one right now and just for the machine work on the block and the rotating assembly I am in the hole about $2200 that does not include the other 4 to 5 thousand I will have to spend on heads,intake,carbs,etc...etc... I just figured I would let you know what you are getting into ...by the way all my cost are for building a 347 Stroker are you having the machine shop line hone the block, deck it, bore it, and install everything? because $2200 is insanely high. My local machine shop charges $150-200 to clean up the cylinder walls, hot tank the block, and micropolish the crank. and I hope you mean $4-5k on the those 3 items is buying custom stuff. as for off the shelf stuff, these heads are an amazing bang for the buck http://www.jegs.com/p/Brodix/Brodix-Top-End-Combo-Kits-For-SB-BB-Chevy/755737/10002/-1 that is half of your $4-5k price tag. where the hell do you spend another $2500 on the top half of that engine? A 383 rotating assembly is about $1000. add that to the price of that brodix head kit and you're at ~$3300. Now I think the rest of the parts to complete that engine will add up to $5000, but no where close to $5000 on just the top half. I'm not talking shit or anything, I just don't want to have the guy read your post and get discouraged. I have also built several ENGINES . DO NOT everrrr get into building 4 cylinders. they are the biggest waste of money. I built one that made a little over 600whp, and with the same money i spent on that build, I could have built a small block chevy engine that would have made well over 1000hp oh and btw.. a MOTOR is electric, not an internal combustion engine Quote 2001 Tahoe. Huge front stage and 55+ substage http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196418-another-tahoe-build-huge-front-stage-and-155-substage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutta Trash Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I had the shop do every thing ...decking, main line, acid wash....but if you read that also includes a new rotating assembly. and yes everything will be custom reverse mount water pump, march1 billet serp kit, vic jr intake, afr heads, full hyd. roller, etc ...The works....and yes you are correct on the engine /motor definition. If you look above though I told him UNLESS you are going exotic. I can buy a good turn key OEM 350 cheaper than I can do a good rebuild . Quote On 4/20/2010 at 10:06 PM, 'cc_audio' said: Guys are just like girls, once you've had 18 inches you don't go back. 2004 GMC Yukon XL Pioneer AVH-X4700BS 13 band EQ Sub Amp- (2) PPI 5000BD.1 (2) Re SXX 15's 8 cu. ft. box tuned to 32 Hz (4) 6.5 Bose Mids (2) 1" Bose Tweets (2) 1.5" Bose Tweets (1) JY 80 AH w/ new JY busses (1) Duracell 750 up front Apex Alternators 270 A.C. Delco 160 alternato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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