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2FastLX · 11-30-2001, 01:34 AM

I'm thinking of doing my own machine work on a 1974 vintage 351W block I am buying. Is there a way I could machine it myself to accept roller lifters? If so where can I find the specs? Know of any good books?

I have access to CNC mills, lathes, etc. I know there's some stuff I'd have to have the shop do, but I'd like to eliminate as much of the cost as possible.
Thanks.

11-30-2001, 01:34 AM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Where can I find engine block machining specs? I'm thinking of doing my own machine work on a 1974 vintage 351W block I am buying. Is there a way I could machine it myself to accept roller lifters? If so where can I find the specs? Know of any good books? I have access to CNC mills, lathes, etc. I know there's some stuff I'd have to have the shop do, but I'd like to eliminate as much of the cost as possible. Thanks. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241