Hey guys, I have an RS 70 Camaro and I have a 350 block and stock heads with it, nothing else. I was wondering if I should just sell the block and heads and buy a crate motor off ebay or a different place. What should I do ? Where is a good place to buy from ? I really don't care about having it original because I don't think its the numbers matching block anyway. This car is going to be something totally different then just an original camaro. I'm thinking of having the interior done over with everything modernized. Its going to be a custom car kinda like something Boyd Coddington would do but I'm building it to resell.

Is the motor in it stock (as in never replaced and original numbers matching to the car) ???

If it is, keep it and include it if you ever sell the car. Otherwise, if it isn't then go RIGHT AHEAD and sell it http://www.nastyz28.com/ubb/wink.gif.

It's bored 30 over and supposely out of a 71 Camaro.

Since you are not too concerned with the "stock" motor, consider modifying what you have. You can do a lot with a SBC for about the cost of a crate motor, and have more motor in the end. I just depends on what you want. Nothing wrong with a crate motor, it does make it easier to pluck and chuck and get back on the road. Even a crate short block and then add the heads intake and etc that you want in the end is another way. Just determine your budget, double it and you will have what it will take to get your project on the road. http://www.nastyz28.com/ubb/smile.gif

Steve

You'd be surprised how cheap complete drop in engines are on Ebay, alot cheaper than having someone build it for you. Theres more than just buying parts.

I'm skeptical about buying ssomething as complex and expensive from e-bay. I'd talk to local racers and find a reputable shop in your area that will let you walk around, ask questions, watch over shoulder, and be involved in the process of creating an engine. I learned a hard lesson trying to go fast cheap. This time around I spent a lot more time and money, but I know it's right 'cause I helped the machinist through every step and learned from him all the way from pan to carb. The results will be worth the wait.

Depends on how much you want to spend. I'd sure go for a roller cam block and aluminum heads on anything if possible. Opens up a lot more options for build up later.