What do you need to build a 350 from just a block?

(2012-02-01 15:15:14) 1. Zapawaf Says: I'm looking into every possible way to replace my cracked 350 out of my 79 Corvette.
I've been looking at crates via summitracing.com Jegs.com and some other places here and there, mainly looking at long blocks. But it seems they tac on more money for just adding 1 part (IE: Intake) and it's usually for more then what it'd cost to buy the part and put it on yourself.
I know some of the basics like pistons, rods, intake yada yada, but I'm sure there's a lot of things I'm either not aware of, so I was hoping there might be a site out there or someone could come up with a solid list for a newbie like myself? I would appreciate it very much.

Even if it's to much for someone not so experienced like myself, if I had all the components needed I have a trust worthy family friend who has done multiple rebuilds and knows his stuff.2. chevyraceman_383 Says: This is off the top of my head, so I might miss one or two things..

Block
8 freeze plugs
1 welch plug
7 galley plugs
4 deck head dowl pins
2 coolant drain plugs
Main bearing caps (5)
Main bolts (10 if 2 bolt, 16 if 4 bolt main)
Crankshaft
Crankshaft woodruff keys
Conneting rods (8), each rod has 1 cap and 2 bolts
Main bearings (5 sets, each bearing is a half circle)
Rod bearings (8 sets, each bearing is a half circle)
Cam bearings (5, full circle)
Pistons (8)
Wrist pins (8)
Rings (3 rings per piston)
oil pump
oil pump driveshaft
oil pump pickup
oil pump mounting bolt
Camshaft
Pushrods (16)
Lifters (16)
Timing chain set (1 big gear, 1 small gear, 1 chain)
Cam bolts (3 bolts timing gear to cam)
Fuel pump pushrod
Fuel pump mounting plate
fuel pump
Fuel pump plate and pump bolts (4, 2 smallers, 2 bigger)
flexplate/flywheel
flexplate bolts (6)
Harmonic damper
Harmonic damper bolt and washer
Lower crankshaft pulley
Crank pully bolts (3)
Starter
Starter bolts (2)
Oil pan
Oil pan bolts (18, 4 corners are larger)
Oil dipstick and tube
Oil filter adapter and 2 bolts
Timing chain cover
Timing chain cover bolts (10)
Water pump
Water pump bolts (4)
Water pump pully
Mech or clutch cooling fan bolted to water pump pulley with 4 bolts

Cylinder heads (2)
Each head has...
4 exhaust valves
4 intake valves
16 valve locks
8 spring retainers
8 valvesprings
8 valve seals
8 valve guides
8 rocker arm studs
8 rocker arms
8 rocker arm nuts and lock balls.
Head bolts (17 per head)
Valve covers (2)
Valve cover bolts (8)

Intake manifold
Intake bolts (12, 8 in vortec heads are used)
Distributor
Distributor hold down clamp and 1 bolt
Thermostat
Water neck /stat housing and 2 bolts
Carburetor
Carburetor bolts or studs (4)
Air filter and housing
Air cleaner stud
Water temp sending unit
Oil pressure sending unit

Then of course you have stuff like spark plugs, plug wires, alt bracket and alt, throttle cable bracket, return spring, fuel lines, fuel filter, exhaust manifolds or headers, etc etc

***EDIT***
I hit enter before I typed the gaskets..

You need a full gasket kit which has
rear main seal
front oil pan seal
oil pan side gaskets
Timing cover gasket
timing cover crank seal
head gaskets (2)
Valve cover gaskets (2)
Intake side gaskets (2)
Intake end seals (2, best to throw them away and use a bead of RTV rather than the end seals)
fuel pump plate to block gasket
fuel pump to plate gasket
water neck gasket
water pump gaskets (2)
carb gasket
air cleaner to carb gasket3. Kenny Says: Cracked what? The block? Heads? You can check with your local engine rebuilt shop and ask how much for a replacement long block. It would be cheaper than Summit or Jegs.4. anotherredman Says: Unless you are looking to increase power you might want to look at local rebuilt short blocks or even having the crack repaired in your block. Or you could go with the 290hp GMPP long block for a new engine with more power and less than $2000 cost. In general, new factory parts are very expensive individually and do not make a practical repair unless you are really bucks up. Someplace will sell you a crate engine much cheaper than you can find them in Summit or Jegs. Try CME or Powerhouse. Tag: What do you need to build a 350 from just a block?