374 Olds 350 stroker build

[olds307 and 403]

I’ve actually never seen it done other than with mallory

Yeah, lead can be used but nearly twice as much is needed.

 

[Ted84]

What's Mark contact does he have a website or number?

 

[olds307 and 403]

Yes, his email is included in the contact portion of his website.

https://newoldsperformance.com/

 

[olds307 and 403]

I talked to the machine shop. The balancing shop that only uses lead forgot to send my crank to Precise Engine. Supposedly got dropped off this afternoon. At least I will be able to pick it up in person. I will be in Saskatoon for the next 3 to 6 months, so no rush on this anyways. As long I get it together for spring.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Just got a call from Jim at Precise Engine in Saskatoon. He called me, noticed the really nice parts for my Olds 350, thanks Mark and assumed I wanting it internally balanced, which I do. I mentioned Mark was thinking 2 slugs, he will let me know if it is anything ridiculous. Sounds like the final piece will finally be ready!

 

[olds307 and 403]

Well, anyone who says internal balancing is cheap. It must have been externally balanced with heavy Speedpro pistons or it was another lie. It is on the machine and needs a lot of weight. It is looking at $1500 to internally balance. Oh well it is only money🤑.

 

[JAMCAR223]

Christian, I don't get it. That seems like waaayyy too much. Can you elaborate on the reason for the $1500 charge? How many slugs of mallory are required, and how many labor hours are they charging for?

This is blowing your "budget Build" out of the water.

 

[bracketchev1221]

Externally balance it and be done. This is nuts.

 

[olds307 and 403]

No doing it, 5 slugs FYI, just crying all the way. I guarantee getting Mark Remmel to do it with dyno numbers included would have cost less. Lesson learned.

 

[bracketchev1221]

No doing it, 5 slugs FYI, just crying all the way. I guarantee getting Mark Remmel to do it with dyno numbers included would have cost less. Lesson learned.

I’ve run 7500 rpm externally balanced race engines. $1500 would go a long way to finishing the motor. I hope based Marks recommendation this motor makes a ton more power by being internally vs externally balanced.