I am soon going to be pulling the factory 350 2bbl and tranny out of my 1970 skylark. was wondering if anyone had any tips on pulling the engine and tranny and Rebuilding. This will be my first engine build, i have several friends, and my father in law who are mechanically inclined so i do have help with this whole process. Going to do the pulling and tear down myself, and putting most of it back together my self. Will have block and heads checked by machine shop etc.... the usuall drill. Just looking for hints, tricks, what to avoid from doing, etc.... All help will be much appreciated. this is what i want to accomplish by the rebuild. Want to make a reasonably streetable car, but one that can hold its own. I would like to run mid 13's with the 350, i have seen build ups doing this. I know it is not all about motor, and gears exhaust etc. play a big part. I have most of all that figured out by reviewing and reading other posts, just need some help with engine. Or, should i just go the 455 route. All opinions will be of much needed help. Please enlighten me with your knowledge, buick gods/know it alls. I have a reasonable amount of money, and dont want to cut corners, dont want to spend tons of money on motor etc... but whatever it takes to get it to a respectable level. thanx all. Nate
Find a 455! The cost of building it will be comparable to the 350 and the end result will be much more worth the effort.
