Thread: 434 SBC info needed

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[QUOTE=chadrock;341637]

That is why I ask so many questions to so many people on this topic. I don't have the money or the time to be trying multiple manufacturers of heads, blocks, etc. So I look for a tried and trued combination to get me where I want to go. I don't build a bunch of performance engines so i'm not going to invest in testing equipment for flow and wet flow tests for a multitude of brands. I am also no machinst so I won't be doing all kinds of machine work trying different combinations.

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That's exactly why you need to be going through a reliable shop that does this kind of work all the time..... None of these parts are perfect as they come out of the box.....

I've had personal experience with Ohio also. I built a 434 a couple years ago. It took around a month and a half to get the rotating assembly. When I called I kept getting different answers as to why it wasn't shipped. (had told me 2 weeks and I called after 3). When it arrived one of the balancing holes in the counter weight was drilled off center and actually only had 3 sides from where it was drilled off the side of the counter weight.

I called them about this and was told they had gotten it off center but it "should" still be balanced and wouldn't replace it. On the same rotating assembly I had ordered it and asked if they would clearence a 2.08" intake valve, they said they would and it would be shipped within two weeks. When it arrived it was still only a 1.94" valve clearence.

It may have been a one time deal but I won't be doing anymore business with them.

Joe.