Hello from Houston Texas, Truck Guy
My daily:
1996 Chevy OBS (340k on odometer) 5.7 350 with Headers and Straight Pipe, 4/6 Static belltech Drop,
- I've replaced almost alot of parts just to renew stock items (Fuel Pump, Spider Fuel Injection, All Ignition components, Suspension, Steering, etc) Loud and Slow
My Current Project:
1971 C10 / 350 - TH350 - 3.08 rear (All Stock) 2-Tone (White/Ochre) LWB
- I have converted the frame to a SWB, Relocated New Gas Tank to under bed, Installed all the rear components for the 5/7 static drop and refinished the frame POR15. I pulled the 350 and have plans for a 383 Stroker build
- The 383 Stroker build is Why I'm here, I have never built an engine and I know I can buy a crate motor, or drop an LS in, but I'm here to learn and build it myself. A real certified Forum/YouTube Mechanic.
Goal: I want a street truck that i drive around town on off days
- The HP will be good since its a 383, I'm also NEVER going to race or strip, I want to cruise around in on my off days pretty local small circle, but when having fun can burn the tires just to make smoke, sounds good and looks good, take to LST, stuff like that.
Most Basic Plan - Still doing alot of research
I have a torn down 350 that i plan on taking to Machine Shop to have inspected and prepped for a 400 Crank. I have David Vizards book and see alot of these type post with build list (Lots are years old). I'm still picking parts, so far this is a basic as I have:
Any Feedback welcome/ Machine Shop: Still need to have conversation on what to have done. I Want block back ready for me to all assembly of rotating assembly. So do all machining, install freeze plugs, and ...well I'm not sure what else to bring up, I just plan on having a conversation and see what they recommend based on my plan, then bouncing that info around places like this to see if im missing anything. So i will return with that more detail.
Main Components (Not every little part) -
My daily:
1996 Chevy OBS (340k on odometer) 5.7 350 with Headers and Straight Pipe, 4/6 Static belltech Drop,
- I've replaced almost alot of parts just to renew stock items (Fuel Pump, Spider Fuel Injection, All Ignition components, Suspension, Steering, etc) Loud and Slow
My Current Project:
1971 C10 / 350 - TH350 - 3.08 rear (All Stock) 2-Tone (White/Ochre) LWB
- I have converted the frame to a SWB, Relocated New Gas Tank to under bed, Installed all the rear components for the 5/7 static drop and refinished the frame POR15. I pulled the 350 and have plans for a 383 Stroker build
- The 383 Stroker build is Why I'm here, I have never built an engine and I know I can buy a crate motor, or drop an LS in, but I'm here to learn and build it myself. A real certified Forum/YouTube Mechanic.
Goal: I want a street truck that i drive around town on off days
- The HP will be good since its a 383, I'm also NEVER going to race or strip, I want to cruise around in on my off days pretty local small circle, but when having fun can burn the tires just to make smoke, sounds good and looks good, take to LST, stuff like that.
Most Basic Plan - Still doing alot of research
I have a torn down 350 that i plan on taking to Machine Shop to have inspected and prepped for a 400 Crank. I have David Vizards book and see alot of these type post with build list (Lots are years old). I'm still picking parts, so far this is a basic as I have:
Any Feedback welcome/ Machine Shop: Still need to have conversation on what to have done. I Want block back ready for me to all assembly of rotating assembly. So do all machining, install freeze plugs, and ...well I'm not sure what else to bring up, I just plan on having a conversation and see what they recommend based on my plan, then bouncing that info around places like this to see if im missing anything. So i will return with that more detail.
Main Components (Not every little part) -
- Scat 3.75 Engine Rotating Assembly, Forged Crank, Forged Pistons, I-Beam Rods, Internal balance 1-41823BIE
- EdleBrock Performer Air gap Intake (I might splurge for the black one)
- I plan on the Holley Sniper EFI setup
- Heads - different brands out there (the ones I have picked out on Summit AFR 195cc SBC Eliminator Street Heads, 65cc) but open to brands just sticking with the 195/65
- Distributor: Performance Distributor HEI
- APR Bolt Kits
- FelPro Gasket Kits
- Oil Pan - Nothing crazy, picked a Summit one. The truck is ass to grass so it cant be too deep. 6qt
- All the drive accessories still picking (nothing flashy, Going to get away with what i can)
- Plan on using Stock trans and Rear end (Probably Have Trans rebuilt)
- adding Transmission Cooler