My 350 build

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by 72gs4spd, Jul 31, 2020.

  1. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    Well my build will be finally moving forward. Received heads, cam and lifters along with other related parts. Spoke with Tim at TA today and pistons should ship today and I ordered the rest of the parts I’ll need. Will keep you all posted. Machinist said he should be done in 6 weeks once he has the pistons.
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  2. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    Did you get good rods and a sp3 intake?
    Sounds like a good 450 +hp build
     
  3. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    TA Forged steel rods, SP3, custom pan from Steve Reynolds, custom pistons with floating pins and 1mm rings from JE. My machinist only builds engines as if they were race engines and believes in high quality parts. He’s retired from a career of NHRA championships. Already have a Holley Super Sniper system installed on the original motor still in the car.
     
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  4. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    Would like to see how well the efi works on a sp3 intake. Head numbers are just a bit higher in lift then my iron heads. Should be interesting .
     
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  5. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Definitely keep us posted! With pics too:D
     
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  6. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    I used the JE custom pistons in my 350 build as well, very nice parts....
     
  7. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    Those cam specs look close to Mike Jr's.
     
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  8. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    Yes they are and it’s no coincidence. Mike suggested this cam with more duration so I wouldn’t have to go too extreme with porting the aluminum heads. Although with my machinist‘s Pro Stock engine building experience I have no idea what’s up his sleeve.
     
  9. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    He may port your heads some more when you're not looking....:)
     
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  10. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    He said no parts will be installed until he disassembles and inspects them. He’s experienced many brand name parts assembled wrong, clearances not as stated Or a small piece of stray metal. He’s confident TA is on point after a long conversation with Mike Sr., but he will do what he does on every build.
     
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  11. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    SRE pan in the works. Pistons arrived this week roller rocker armS, intake and hardware next week. Should be dropped off by next weekend. Will post pictures as I get get them. 0CD5350C-C4D2-42A3-9345-9DE370C4B39F.jpeg 76F8AAD8-A95B-4FEC-AFE2-6361B6E37C99.jpeg EEBCDCC4-A3C9-40E6-8620-61AD853CB065.jpeg
     
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  12. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    Steve’s almost finished with pan. Received these today. Dropping off parts to machinist on Saturday. Finally moving forward.
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  13. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    That pan is sweet:cool:
    I can stare at his work for hours:D
     
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  14. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    Too bad no one will ever see it. Well maybe an unlucky squirrel. LOL
     
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  15. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    Well all is now in the hands of my machinist. Should be complete or close to it in 6 weeks.
     
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  16. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    Just received the pan from SRE.
     

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  17. Fox's Den

    Fox's Den 355Xrs

    Pan looks nice, a lot better than mine that I got 25 yrs ago. Highly recommended Your engine will appreciate it.
     
  18. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Good stuff
     
  19. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    From mid August to mid Nov ....been abt 12 weeks.
    Getting close yet?
     
  20. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    Unfortunately I was put on the back burner for two weeks because he had two race motors to freshen up. Then the kicker his oil tank in the basement started to leak when he had it filled. Guess where half his shop is? You got it in the basement. I just spoke with him as of today block has been align bored. Main and rod bearings sized. Block de-burred, oil mods. He’s going to deck the block for final height, bore and hone cylinders and final clean block. Then he’ll move onto the heads. If nothing else goes wrong, not always the case with my luck. I should have it back after Thanksgiving. So in reality beings I live in NY I won’t be on the road till spring. I don’t mind cause the engine bay needs a lot of TLC. Plan on pulling the old motor after Christmas.
     
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