Project "Payback"

[Vegas69]

Now that I've modified the lower shock mounts and changed end links I'm happy with the handling and bite. Rear sway bar is in the works. I'm already at 593/587 so your buddies build is probably about identical since I'm down 7 cubes. I'm a car junkie. Nothing excites me more that building an engine and racing. Well maybe one thing.

Chris, shop owners should just send there customers my thread and tell them to read it when they start whining about how long it takes. I really feel building these cars is just like GM building a new car. It has to be put through the paces and fixed and tweaked and etc.... to get it really good. As the old saying goes, you put a bunch of bastard parts together........ I feel like the car is really getting there. This engine change will be a huge positive factor. I always thought the engine made good power but there were some things I would do different today.

Rodger.....you read my mind, can I borrow 5k? I just don't think I can convince myself to spend the money. If I find a deal maybe.

[tones2SS]

Keep us posted Todd.
Just like Penny, Payback keeps on getting better! Good luck bud!

[Rybar]

Engine work is one of the best parts of the build. I'd punch it out if I were you Todd. Good excuse to get more power.

BTW I like your bedsheets covering the hood.

[Vegas69]

Old lady was pissed.

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Rodger.....you read my mind, can I borrow 5k? I just don't think I can convince myself to spend the money. If I find a deal maybe.

Racing junk. There are new unused blocks out there. Is a dart block that much? I had a customer just buy an aluminum block for his 540 in his 56 chevy. I thought he said 3500.00

[Kendall Burleson]

Originally Posted by ironworks

Racing junk. There are new unused blocks out there. Is a dart block that much? I had a customer just buy an aluminum block for his 540 in his 56 chevy. I thought he said 3500.00

How much will the machine work be on a new block. The last on I did it was $3000.00 that was on cast bowtie small block.

[Vegas69]

I'll have to start looking for some deals, I've talked to two reputable engine builders today. They are going to want to redo the machining anyway. A new dart block is about 5k new on a big block. That only includes rough machining. There are some chinese knock offs for quite a bit less but I won't go there. There is one thing for sure, it's not going to happen very fast unless I decide to deal local and put it together. I want it done 100% right this time.

[ironworks]

There is a guy local to me that does awesome engine work and makes big power. He is on the higher end of things, but does work for lots of knowledgeable guys that have the money to go any where. Terrible Herbst Boys and Jesse James.

Jim Watkins in Bakersfield, 661 861 9898. Watkins Engine Development.

Bako is not that far from Vegas.

Rodger

[jack67rs]

Todd, your garage and motor looks way to familiar. The last few trips that I've taken since the new engine helps to put all the pain of dealing with the last idiot behind me. Good luck and I hope you can find a reputable builder. We thrashed on mine two weeks before Goodguys, had to pull the motor out and replace a bad rear seal the week of the show. Ended up with a Goodguys builders pick and it all seemed worth while. THATS HOT RODDIN!

It looks like you did the right thing pullin it out when you did.

Jack

[tones2SS]

Todd, have you looked into Wegner Motorsports? (I do believe Frank Prodigy sells some of their LS engines.)
They did an engine for Jason Stavola and his '69 Camaro, that DSE had built.
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