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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Since I can't find a motor+T-5 combo, I'm beginning to look at rebuilding my '88 302 motor that came with my roller. I'm will be using the stock heads and front accessories. The machine shops around Vallejo aren't really performance oriented. I'm just looking to freshen it up with forged internals and 10:1 CR. Here are my Q's..

Anyone recommend any motor builders/machining shops or places I should stay away from?

Any one recommend any rebuilding kits? Summit sells one for $450 = crap? Would D.S.S's $550 kits be more reliable?

Would a shortblock from D.S.S or F.M.S be a better decision?

How much should I be looking at spending?

If I get the block machined and rebuild kit balanced, would installing the rotating assembly myself be too hard/too much $$ for the extra tools?

[ October 08, 2003, 04:08 PM: Message edited by: 88DroptopGT ]
 
Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
For buildin i have heard numerous good thinks about Motor Machine here in Sac.not sure on the price i will be haveing my stroker built there soon.
 
Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 
Ive had good luck with my mail order shortblock. Mine came from central coast mustang. If i had more dough when i swapped(and had it not been my daily source of trans) i would have had a trusted local guy build me an engine to my specs. Machine service& parts in lodi does great work but a bit far from you.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
I'm in the process of rebuilding my 351 out of my '88 Bronco, so this'll give you an idea of which way you might want to go.

Machine work for block was $737
bore .060 over
hot tank
magniflux
install cam bearings, freeze plugs & oil plugs
install rods on pistons
resize big end of rods (new rod bolts installed)
magniflux crank
grind crank .030/.030

Machine work for Heads was $389
resurface head
3 angle valve grind
new hardend seats installed
gasket match exhaust ports
install new oil plugs

Parts ordered from PAW was $904
new speed pro hyperurtectic 9.4:1 pistons
hastings crome-moly rings
clevite 77 rod and main bearings
comp cams 250 duration cam w/lifters
complete gasket kit
one piece oil pan gasket
ARP Head Bolts
ARP main studs
ARP rod bolts
melling HV oil pump
misc. odds and ends like tranny pan, etc.

In retrospect, I should have just bought a crate motor. [Confused]
 
Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
Summit's rebuild kit is a good deal. It's not like they use summit parts, they put together a kit with a bumch of other brands depending upon what ur set up is gonna be, they sent me Speed Pro forged pistons. I'd recommend them for your typical rebuild.
 




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