First item/s that come to mind are your current pistons.quote:Originally posted by mike the snake:
Next year I'll be rebuilding my engine.
Money won't be too much of an issue, so I can afford to dream a little here.
I already have my engine, which upon confirmation of the parts being good, I could transfer to an aluminum block, and make a dream engine.
I have C3L heads, EFI with Hillborn style velocity stacks (I don't know the brand). The heads I'll send out and have redone so they're like new.
Is this a reasonable possibility?
Is there anything about the parts I have that won't switch into an aluminum block?
I figure, if I'm going to be rebuilding everything, and it's not too hard of switch to aluminum, I might be able to swing the extra cheddar to go with the aluminum block while I'm going for it.
I briefly looked, and aluminum blocks are around 5-6K.
Would it be as easy as just adding that number to the build?
Your new block will be a standard bore & your current pistons are for an oversized bore.
You want to maintain as MUCH cylinder wall thickness as possible, thus the reasoning behind having to buy standard bore NEW pistons.
Dependent upon how much your old engine block was decked along with possibly the cylinder heads, push rod length might be an issue.
Wear on your lifters & camshaft might require new lifters & camshaft.
Are you looking to decrease or increase your current HP rating?!
Might a less AGGRESSIVE camshaft profile & related HIGH valve spring pressure add to a NEW engine's longevity?!
Are you counting on a 7/11 Instant Scratcher for your upcoming new found wealth?!
Did Pantera Doug promise to leave you in his will?!
Are you marrying a Main Land China women & getting paid for her U.S. citizenship?!
Does she have a sister?!...Mark