chevy69 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'm getting close to pulling my engine out of my '69 coupe and need to get some advice on where to get it rebuilt. I live in Chandler. It is a correct 350HP 350, so I really want to make sure it gets done right. I will pull it and take it to the rebuilder. Also, please give me ideas on what I might need to spend (what is reasonable). I want to keep it basically "stock". Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeery Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 CBA is in Chandler. They are on Arizona Ave, east side of the road between Galveston and Erie.The price all depends on the work needed. If one cylinder needs more work than another, if the crank needs to be turned, if they find cracks -- the list can go on and on. They should be able to give you an estimate over the phone. At the least it will need to be hot tanked, new freeze plugs installed, new cam bearings, bored and honed and maybe have them assemble the piston and rods. Personally I would have it all balanced as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy69 Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks Brian. Is anyone familiar with Basko Engine Service in Gilbert? Clint from Muscle Car Garage recommended them. I've only been in Chandler for 1.5 yrs, so I have no experience with many of the shops locally. BTW, anyone have any experience with Muscle Car Garage?Thanks again! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy69 Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 sorry, meant to say thanks Bryan ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks Brian. Is anyone familiar with Basko Engine Service in Gilbert? Clint from Muscle Car Garage recommended them. I've only been in Chandler for 1.5 yrs, so I have no experience with many of the shops locally. BTW, anyone have any experience with Muscle Car Garage?Thanks again! Tom i had the machine work done on my stroker at basko.GOOD GUYS - quality work (so it looks to me) and ON time - and the price wasn't that bad i don't think.they were recommended to me by a friends dad who builds 32 ford roadsters with SBC engines! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing2 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 B&B Machine does good work. They are on Broadway and Dobson.... We also had Wilkes do a bottom end of a 425 and they did a good job. They don't have a clean room and the place looks kinda messy but they did a good job....Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy69 Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I called Basko and spoke with them. They seemed good to talk to. He asked if it was an actual 350hp motor, which it is. He said w/o looking at it it's hard to estimate. If it needs "everything" it would fall somewhere between $3000 - $3500. If it's not bad inside, he said it could be considerably less. I guess the tough part about the higher end ($3000-$3500) is that I paid $3200 for a complete, new crate motor in my 1938 Dodge Coupe Street Rod (350 HO deluxe). I would feel guilty about putting a NOM in, however, because the car is really complete. I'm sure I'm not the first guy to be faced with this decision.I'm going to check with a couple of the other shops as well. I noticed that the Mustang club (yes, my son has a Mustang - I'll admit it) gives Basko the nod as well. I don't mind spending the money if I get what I'm paying for..Sorry... I'm clearly rambling here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICULUKN Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Basko tend to build his motors loose... so they make more power.. but they also consume more oil and make more noise.... Ask KingPin.... he has a basko motor and hates it.... sounds like a sewing machine... 15k well spentI would recommend ADS for your build. Doug is a Master Engine Builder and has built many engines powering cars to the 8's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 just my 2 cents - even though it's not worth a nickel.if it were my car and i wanted to keep it original, i'd yank the stock motor and work on a SLOW rebuild taking my time and doing it right, however, in the mean time, so i could drive it, i'd throw in that crate motor you speak of.then when it comes time to sell the car, pull the crate out and put in your fresh numbers matching motor. then you have the best of both worlds - cheap drivability NOW and numbers matching motor for later to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy69 Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 Well, I'm about ready to haul it in. I haven't finalized where yet, but now that it's strapped in the back of my truck, I'll step up my decision process. I'll attempt to post a couple of pics (below). Hope it works the same here as the Corvette Forum. My 15 yr old son was a huge help, and worked all day with me in the garage to get it out (he got some time in on his '70 Mustang as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 For what's it's worth...I used Basko's in Gilbert as well and I'm very satisfied so far with the motor. It sounds awesome and tight. The only complaint I would have with them is that it took 5 1/2 months to complete all the work I had done, but so far well worth it. this is just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Call Scotty at CBA (Not HBA) if you have not decicded on a builder yet. He built my 383 and it has performed flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy69 Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks guys - I ended up going with ADS. It should be done next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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