engine rebuild

[dc18]

This winter i am swaping out my 2.8L motor out of my 89 firebird and puting in a 327 motor. The block is from the 1960's. what kind of machine work should be done to get it totally rebuilt- THE RIGHT WAY- new pistons? what kind of valve train should I go with. I want the motor to rev high and rumble when idling. I know about the rebuild kits and the basic seals and bearing but what kind of high proformance pieces do i need and dont need. I want to build it right but for cheap of course.

[TafEel]

to start with prepare the block proper get the main and cam journals line bored and the head deck resurfaced, get this done at a real good machine shop check with other performance people in the area.

[Wardo]

Originally posted by TafEel:
<STRONG>to start with prepare the block proper get the main and cam journals line bored and the head deck resurfaced, get this done at a real good machine shop check with other performance people in the area.</STRONG>


Just pick up a good 350 block if you have '67 1/2 and up L/J 327 parts. Your crank would drop in and you wouldn't have to align bore the block. I would stay far away from an align bored block when something else can be easily used. Plus if you use a 350 block you can have 4 bolt mains if you think you want the added security.

[TafEel]

line boring may not be cheap but if he want to rev high even using a 350 block should be line bored the stresses produced by taking an engine to higher reves requires things to run true or fly apart!!!! high reves arnt cheap!!! nor are the parts to get there like roller rockers and roller cam although i would think worth it

[XLR8TORZ28]

Try to find a shop that will let you talk with the machinist.... ask him what little extras he does on machine work, like grinding away the casting flash and the hard edges from the machine work, ask if they use torque plates when they do the boring... it will ensure a more stable engine... especially at high RPM's.... if you dont mind spending a little extra, get a retro fit roller cam kit from comp cams.... You can get more power, quicker rev's, better throttle response, and better gas mileage...

[Super Phil]

You need to talk to a machine shop and explain exactly what you want done. Doing it properly can be done a budget, but I wouldn't say it's going to be cheap.

The most important thing you need to consider is your combination of heads and cam. And your goals/budget will determine the parts you use.

[TafEel]

check out the tech section at grapeaperacing.com lots of really good tech info on all high po topics