My question is, how hard is it really to build an engine yourself if you have some know how and right tools, instead of having a perfessional shop build it? I would have the block machined, balanced, blue printed at a machine shop, but basically I would put together all the internals. The reason I ask this because it would be nice to throw done the money have and have someone with a good reputation (C Motorsports) do the hard work, but on the other hand I would love the experience of building my own engine. The expression goes "Its built, not bought." I just want some peoples engine building experiences, and what is really so hard about it. Also I would begin to build this not for another couple years and it'd be a S/C 383 LT1/LT4. Thanks guys.

Kevin G

 

well you are talking about blueprinting that is technical and all the parts are involved in blueprinting because you are making the engine back to the engineers original design as far as clearnaces and stuff like that....assembly is not hard at all just make sure you have the specs available and good tools and a clean area.

 

its not really that hard, as long as you take it one step at a time. look at the whole project that is a huge task, but breaking it up into steps makes it seem like a much smalller project

 

I agree with Predator. I just did mine last month and it was no where near as hard as I thought it was. I had no prior experience with motors. Just make sure you take your time and double check everything as you go along. Ask a lot of questions here and ask the machinist. I couldn't have done it without everyone here. I got 1200 miles on it now and have been nailing it all over. I have a whole new look to my car now....I thought it was my baby before! I went from a total stock motor to what I have in my sig. Something I'll share with you that my machinist said. "80% is planning and 20% is doing." I did mine in 3 months so I figure you should have no problem.