I have decided to pull my engine and do a rebuild. I was chasing too many things in the engine and finally came to the realization it was best to pull it and do a rebuild and get it over with:
If I am going to go through the hassle of pulling it and rebuilding I might as well add some performance. I know this is been posted quite a bit but I would love to get this forums advice and opinions as I have never had an engine rebuilt.
Here is what I have and know:
I plan to use this truck as a driver, (wont be towing anything may haul light loads). Id like to add more low end torque and horsepower but I don't need anything crazy. I would like to do this as cost efficiently as possible. That doesn't mean I want to use cheap parts just don't need to go crazy on this thing. Just looking for some added power while being able to maintain daily driving.
_AMC 360
_T18 transmission with Dana 20 Transfer case
_I just had a valve job on my heads (all new valves, seats, guides, and seals)
_I have a brand new Edelbrock 2131 intake
_Have a used but good condition Edelbrock 1406
Im planning on:
_double roller timing chain
_Oil pump rebuild
_Clevite bearings
_Mahle Gaskets
Questions:
_Was looking at a Edelbrock performer cam (but like the aggressive idles of some of the comp cams) I know to avoid the 8600. What do you guys suggest?
_Is it worth over boring .03 and doing something like wiseco pistons, or for the money should I just stay stock?
_Would I need roller rockers or would stock bridged rockers be ok?
Thanks for your thoughts everyone.
If I am going to go through the hassle of pulling it and rebuilding I might as well add some performance. I know this is been posted quite a bit but I would love to get this forums advice and opinions as I have never had an engine rebuilt.
Here is what I have and know:
I plan to use this truck as a driver, (wont be towing anything may haul light loads). Id like to add more low end torque and horsepower but I don't need anything crazy. I would like to do this as cost efficiently as possible. That doesn't mean I want to use cheap parts just don't need to go crazy on this thing. Just looking for some added power while being able to maintain daily driving.
_AMC 360
_T18 transmission with Dana 20 Transfer case
_I just had a valve job on my heads (all new valves, seats, guides, and seals)
_I have a brand new Edelbrock 2131 intake
_Have a used but good condition Edelbrock 1406
Im planning on:
_double roller timing chain
_Oil pump rebuild
_Clevite bearings
_Mahle Gaskets
Questions:
_Was looking at a Edelbrock performer cam (but like the aggressive idles of some of the comp cams) I know to avoid the 8600. What do you guys suggest?
_Is it worth over boring .03 and doing something like wiseco pistons, or for the money should I just stay stock?
_Would I need roller rockers or would stock bridged rockers be ok?
Thanks for your thoughts everyone.
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