Engine Trouble

[EngineBoy]

Hi All, for those of you that dont already know!! and i know there are a few that do.

I've totalled my engine!!!
So my 1978 25th Annversary Corvette is sitting rather pittifully at home!

Thus i am calling out for any help in finding a 350 block, 4 bolt main that can be recon'ed or anywhere that i can buy one from, shipped in from american etc.

It's only been a few weeks and its killnig me!!!!
HELP PLEASE!!!!!

[vetteheadracer]

Speak to Eric The Brave regarding shipping from the US as he is offering a consolidated shipping service.

You could try Dart, Claremont or possibly Geoff Jeal over here for a block.

>> Edited by vetteheadracer on Friday 26th September 09:18

[eric the brave]

Sorry to hear of your troubles. I am taking the top end of my '78 off next weekend to rebuild. I would be interested to compare notes etc when you decide what you are going to do...

Thks to Nige re the shipping reference. Call me if I can be of any assistance

Steve

[EngineBoy]

Thanks for the info
im lookingat getting a new re-built one from the US but i dont know how much its gonna cost to get it shipped back or where from yet, most places ive looked at, dont ship over here

mobile number 07817587943

Jason

[ZR1415]

Have you got street machine and classic american mags,there is an ad which offers 350s in 3 stages of tune also look thru the ads in the back,,you might find a bargain amongst the ads(dont forget christmas is on its way)there might be someone eager for some$$$$ good luck and ime sure afew of us would'nt mind getting our nails dirty if you need a hand!!

O and welcome!!

[ZR1415]

PSSST ,I also have this illness its called more bhpsyndrome,a lot of the guys on here have it as well but they wont admit it,,,the voices tell me a big block could go quite easily into your bay they also tell me if you get a sturdy unit NoS could be fitted,,just some ideas to get the blood pressure racing

[EngineBoy]

Thanks for welcome
think ive already got the MoreBHPsymdrone
seeing as my engine is knackered, i may as well go for more power! but still trying to keep the car as orginal as possible of course

Hopefully will have one sorted soon, but if anyone knows anything, id be happy to except any advice or news etc, being a new corvette owner

[ZR1415]

Another source for engines&parts are "Real steel"they always advertise complete turnkey motors and perfomance or stock parts,,i think they are over at the Staines area and they have been going for some years now ,they specialise in chevy and rover V8s.

[beerhead]

Real Steel are worth checking. They do the ZZ4 engine which is a popular engine for C3's & I think they may also sell 383 strokers?
Also have a look at Summit www.summitracing.com/
They sell all sorts of stuff from blocks, short blocks, long blocks, etc up to complete engines.

[chaparral]

Go to AbleEngines.com. They seem to offer a Chevy 350 for $995; I can't find if that's for a short block, a long block, or a crate engine.

[chaparral]

NM. They don't have the engine in stock.

[EngineBoy]

Hello all
thanks for all the advice
ive managed to get one sorted now.
once its re-build im back on the road

cheers

[ZR1415]

Great news!,keep us all posted on the rebuild,pro's and cons etc