Thread: SBC 350 build

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Alright, so I'm thinking, I'm going to bite the bullet and do a complete rebuild of the motor reusing the block, crank and connecting rods. **Pistons are pending on what is in the block. ** I've decided I will bite for the extra few dollars and added security and go with a retro fit hydraulic roller cam. I'm going to do this engine right so i will be pulling it and borrowing my dad's 355 that's sitting on a stand in the shed while i build my 350. Nothing is set in stone of course but what i'm thinking so far is:
-new bearings all around
-D cup pistons- KB193
-Magnum Hydraulic Roller retro-fit (model, lift, duration to be determined when things are moving along a little down the road)
-Edelbrock Performer RPM Vortec intake
-Vortec heads with COMP beehive springs and 1.5 roller rockers
Should I get self aligning rockers or ones that use guide plates? The self aligning are only a couple bucks more than ones that use guide plates on summit.

Assuming my deck height is stock and stays the same with the KB pistons, I worked out a 9.57:1 compression ratio with 0.015 fel pro gaskets using summit's compression calculator.

While i rebuild the motor, I will be putting my transpak in my TH350 and 2500 stall converter (the 355 is putting out over 400hp and about 430ft/lb torque). Then I will do the gears in the rear end and hopefully my 350 will be ready to drop in once that is all done.
Thanks again, everybody for your posts. Everybody's opinions are appreciated.