Fixing up 1984 Monte Carlo SS.

[565bbchevy]

Wow that is what I want. But I'll have to let a shop do it I suppose. Can it be done for 5k?

I am guessing at about $4,200 for my running engine but I have some nice upgrades like Comp Pro Magnum rockers and comp pushrods, stud girdle etc. going a cheaper route will bring the parts price down some but paying a shop for labor is probably going to be expensive and I have only ever paid for machining not assembly.

 

[GuysMonteSS]

I don't know what your mechanical skills or budget are but if you can assemble a long block I went with this from Tri Star for my budget build Regal project.

355 Chevy Crate Engine (Shortblock)

•4 bolt main block •9.5:1 compression ratio (with 64cc cylinder heads) This 355 Chevy engine is ideal for a shortblock on a budget. Tri Star Chevy short block crate engines are CNC blueprinted and machined to ensure accurate fitting. Give your high performance crate engine new life with this...

www.tristarengines.com

And then added a set of these aluminum heads along with a hydraulic roller cam and should be at around the 325-350 HP range.

SBC CHEVY 350 383 406 NKB-200cc ALUMINUM HEADS 68cc STRAIGHT PLUG NKB-274-68cc | eBay

United States. Alloy +B4: H16. List of Standard Alloy Characteristics. and lighting components for aircraft. flat tappet and a hyd roller cam, then it would be too much for the hydr. flat tappet cam, and create a wear issue.

rover.ebay.com

I shopped around for the best prices for name brand rockers, pushrods etc blasted a used RPM air gap intake and have a refurbished Holley 670 and this thing runs great.

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That looks good !!!
Guy

 

[Ron_NC]

I am guessing at about $4,200 for my running engine but I have some nice upgrades like Comp Pro Magnum rockers and comp pushrods, stud girdle etc. going a cheaper route will bring the parts price down some but paying a shop for labor is probably going to be expensive and I have only ever paid for machining not assembly.

What kinds of things do I have to do to integrate the new engine to the car? Things like ECM, transmission (TH350), radiator. Sorry for the noob questions.

 

[565bbchevy]

What kinds of things do I have to do to integrate the new engine to the car? Things like ECM, transmission (TH350), radiator. Sorry for the noob questions.

I am not using an ECM so I have a standard distributor and a Holley carb but since I have a 200R4 trans I use an aftermarket unit to control lock up.
I have a Champion 3 row aluminum radiator and I am using a new thermal clutch with a new 6 blade fan with aluminum blades for cooling.
The engine itself is a basic R & R for a 305 SBC, engine mounts and accessories all carry over.

 

[Ron_NC]

Would something like this work well?

BluePrint Engines GM 350 C.I.D. 365 HP Fully Dressed Long Block

 

[Ron_NC]

Started installing the Dakota digital gauges. Boy is this old plastic brittle.

 

[Ron_NC]

Dash installed and obd reader connected to the dash controller. Dropped off for the LS1 install.

 

[Ron_NC]

 

[565bbchevy]

Dropped off for the LS1 install.

So you are having someone install a LS1 in it?

 

[Ron_NC]

So you are having someone install a LS1 in it?

Yep, a friend down the road has done several.
He found an LS1 from a WS6 firebird. He also
Is getting a rebuilt 4L60E that has had the weak
parts upgraded. Looks like it will all work well
together even the Dakota gauges. Ac, cruise
and such.