What all do i need to take to machine shop?
@Murray and
@junkyardhero - Thanks for thinking ahead guys..... I'm still in exploration and planning stages, but my general thoughts currently are, in no particular order of importance...
1. From the block casting numbers and the 2 barrel intake number, it looks like the engine originally came from a 1967 Chrysler 300... I have not located a vin... Online searching shows that was originally 305-315 HPish... I'd like to see the rebuild around 400 or so...
2. I'll likely do the Holley Super Sniper 4 barrel. Thinking the Super one just in case I decided to do something like the Torqstorm kit in the future and it is rated for NA or boost.
3. Drivability will be key. I'd likely never go to the drag strip with it other than maybe a test/tune night.
4. Car it will go into is my 76 Scamp- build thread link in my signature line.
5. Heads would probably be one of the sets of 906s I got, unless machining estimates make it seem that a new aluminum set would be better.
6. My core I bought came with a set of A-body big block exhaust manifolds. From what I've read these are about the best fit option out there but do limit the performance. If they will keep me from being able to get to that 400ish HP mark, then I'd likely sell them and put the money toward a set of the TTI headers.
7. Tranny- core came with a used 727 of unknown condition. I'm honestly leaning toward either the A41 or TKX from SST instead, mostly because of the desire for good drivability as I'd like to be able to roll on the highway without taching to the moon.
8. Looking to add A/C.
9. I've done pretty significant suspension, rear end, and brake upgrades to my Scamp already so that it should be suitable for about any powerplant that would be installed. It's now handling and driving spectacularly, but just wimpy with the current stock slant 6. I will probably need to add subframe connectors, but think the new suspension is probably good aside from that.
10. Cam will probably be replaced as I have no clue what the current one is, but it likely came in the 300 the engine originally shipped in and probably won't hit my goals.
That's it for now. I'm open for suggestions of other things I should be thinking about. As said, this is the first time I've been this far into an engine. Up to this point, probably my most involved mechanical job was rebuilding the rear end I got with new bearings, gears, setting backlash/preload, etc.