SBC engine rebuild, Kent

[NDNDNDND]

Hi,

Can anyone suggest places to rebuild SBCs?

My IROC decided to spit out it's rear main seal last week (second drive of the year ) and the first I realised was when I heard the engine starting to knock.

I'm in touch with D&A Autos in Thanet, and I'm aware of Redline in Rochester and Roadcraft in Hove, but have I missed anyone?

There used to be someone near to me in Newchurch, but they seem to have disappeared. I don't have the time, space or equipment to pull the engine myself, so it'll have to be transported - someone as close as possible would be best!

Cheers,

[roscobbc]

Perhaps time to consider other options? - balance up the cost of a re-build against a new crate engine from someone like Real Steel or Roadcraft and get yourself a little more 'go' ?

[alabbasi]

Anyone competent rebuilder should be able to rebuild a small block chevy. Look for someone that does rebuilds on Rover V8's and they will be able to help you.

[NDNDNDND]

roscobbc said:

Perhaps time to consider other options? - balance up the cost of a re-build against a new crate engine from someone like Real Steel or Roadcraft and get yourself a little more 'go' ?

Thought hadn't crossed my mind at all...

[roscobbc]

383 'strokers' are very popular (and for very good reason.......)

[aeropilot]

roscobbc said:

Perhaps time to consider other options? - balance up the cost of a re-build against a new crate engine from someone like Real Steel or Roadcraft and get yourself a little more 'go' ?

Roadcraft sell Blueprint crate engines, so they would be my port of call.

You could get a 383 short block from them for what a straight rebuild of your 350 would cost - or go the whole hog and buy a full Blueprint 383 stroker crate engine.