brobradh77 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 As you recall I lost oil pressure last friday when the pump went out..It was fixed and is running fine although I'm not convinced...Twice now I have heard a ticking show up only to leave as quick as it shows up..so I dunno if my truck will be fine or if tomorrow it will go boom. So I figured I might get an early start on collecting parts for just in case. I have talked to Danny a couple of times about this on the phone but I would like to see it in a list on what all is needed to make my 364 to a 370 and the opinions of everyone about what parts are recommended/needed and what manufacturers are best. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Buy Chase's old motor (370). I am sure he will give you a hell of a deal. Other than that, TSP has a NEW 370 short block for $2999. Slap your heads on there and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) If you want to do it on the dirt-cheap - Bottom-end = forged pistons with tool steel pins, new rings, ARP/Katech rod bolts, bore & hone job. IF the bearings did not run dry from the oil pump issue you can reuse them; else if they don't measure correct then you will need new rod, main, cam bearings but contrary to what most believe you can reuse existing bearings on the existing crank indefinitely, you don't have to throw the bearings away just because you took the bottom-end apart, keep everything labeled and protected and it'll go together great and you can save yourself $200 in bearings. Now that I rethink things, you can probably reuse all gaskets except head gaskets too. Rings - get a premium set that will take the nitrous + boost. Valvetrain = GMPP lifters for sure; if you want to rev higher than you are now, add heavy-ass pushrods and rocker arms converted to full roller by Harland Sharp. But you know me I like to twist em harder, that may work against the Radix in your case. Adding in fluids and doing my own labor I would budget 2-grand; a careful guy could probably come in a lot less than that. What I would worry about first is finding a qualified machinist, then ask him what he can get you the parts for - most machinists will give you deep parts discounts so they can do the bore/hone/cleanup machining. With a good set of pistons & rings you can really put the nitrous to it, assuming you don't get detonation that truck should really haul major arse then! Mr. P. Edited May 27, 2009 by Mr. P. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
got vortec Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 an amaing machine shop is hunts machine shop in new york...i know its prolly far away but they r the best of the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 as for the machinist...I maybe in luck..One of my good friends is a hot rod junkie and built a few cars and trucks and happens to own his own machine shop...I may be able to sweet talk him..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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