rayfrausto

I have a 350 rocket out of my 77 cutlass and its time for a new one I need help finding a new 350 rocket and I need advice.. I don't want to have to resort to going the 350 Chevy way

projectheaven

I just realized you're the same one on you tube that asked about my 350. You just missed it. I ended up damn near giving it away with the transmission. What kind of advice are you looking for?

rayfrausto

Ya I always follow ur vids. Keep up the good work on the cutty. I need some advice on if I should rebuild my block or buy a new rocket .. where to look for them I don't see nothing on craigslist. And should I get a 72 block I herd there better then the 77 block I have wats the best way on doing it

rayfrausto

here is a 71 rocket at the gm sports salavge in my area says to run good... is it a good deal or would be better to put that money to the rebuild of my 77 oldsmobile block? http://gmsportssalvage.com/?q=node/556

MDchanic

$750 seems a bit high for a "pig in a poke" (an engine that you have no way of testing until you install it). I bought one for $50 a few months ago that was a completely unknown quantity, but that, after disassembling it, I could see would have run fine.

I'd say just keep your eyes open and something will come up, but in your area I know that the engines tend to wear out before the cars disintegrate, so you may need to find something from a rustier part of the country and have it shipped.

- Eric

MDchanic

Ray, meet J.

J, meet Ray.

By the way, why didn't you post this in "Parts Wanted?"

- Eric

rayfrausto

i didnt no i just posted somthing in the parts wanted.. so my current engine block has 2 cylinders that are low on compression should i rebuilt my 77 block or look for a different block?

71supreme

Get it checked by a local machine shop. If it's got no cracks, go ahead and rebuild. The heads are the only real difference between what you have and an earlier rocket motor. You may want to find a set of 64-72 heads. They will be better than what you currently have.

rayfrausto

sounds good a buddy of mine gots a good guy and he going to get me a quote on the rebuild and do a tear down and see if the blocks rebuild-able. ill see if he can find me some 64-72 heads. wheres a good place to look for some heads i like doing research my self too

71supreme

The best place is right here, post in parts wanted for #5, 6, 7, or 7a 350 heads. Craigslist is also a good place to look. I got lucky. When I posted my head gasket issue (the one that started my foray int 350 cylinder heads) I got several offers from members here. I checked them out, and made a selection that I am very happy with.

71supreme

junk yards are not a bad place to look as well

rayfrausto

So im going to hook up with my friends machinist he has a 350 olds. In stock that he finishing up bit the customer bailed on him. So I might take that one and he is going to quote me on mine so we will see what's going on