1957 Super 88

Hey guys, Brand new here.....

bought a 57 super 88 - 2 door coupe... rare model.

compression test went fair, few cylinders are low, 115-120's others 150.
she runs and drives...but SMOKES!

my question is, being 28 with limited funds to spend..
what route would you suggest?

looking to rebuild motor, but told i should expect to dish out 5k....
or, find a similar motor, maybe OLDS 350 in the mean time swap,

THEN, rebuild current motor at a later date and switch back...

whats your thoughts?

Any other motors i can keep my eyes open for that would work well?

THANKS FELLAS

59-59-59

Either you probably have worn piston rings or worn valve seals. Check them out before you dump boatloads of money into it

1957 Super 88

I believe the rings are gone. Valve seals were worked on prior to purchase.
Do you know if motor rebuild parts are readily available?
I have seen some items needed..

59-59-59

Engine parts are extremely easy to get. Ross Racing, Kanter, Rock Auto. Just get two or three credit cards on standby

Octania

shyeah, water-cooled credit cards.

Start off with two large for the Deluxe overhaul kit

http://www.kanter.com/eCatalog/00021.htm

Tedd Thompson

You should figure about $600 a hole for the economy build. ( no special cam or speed equipment).

When you pull the heads check and see if you can get away with just a bearing ring and valve job with out a re-bore , not the best rebuild but sometimes you can get away with doing this if It's not to far gone....Tedd

1957 Super 88

Thanks guys, yeah my buddy and I are gonna pull motor and trans next week.
We are electricians with minor auto mech skills .. Haha

Sending off to a motor shop that's very reputable in New Hampshire..
If I could keep rebuild next to 2k I would stoked..

Motor runs and drives.. But you know those machinists .. If something is a 100th off .. They require a whole overhaul..

Do you guys recommend a light tranny rebuild? Mine currently has a hard shift between 2/3? The rest are smooth.. But, tans also leaks like a stuck pig.. Tell them to just re gasket?

Much thanks again for the 411 guys