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Originally Posted by mgarblik
I see no issues with you finishing the engine yourself. However, you may want to check if there are big differences in any type of warranty that may come with the engine if you finish it or if they do the entire build. I get the feeling this is a hotter engine build than what you were running so there will be a bunch of top end measurements you will want to verify before putting the heads on. Off the top, you will want to check: 1. piston to valve clearance 2. spring coil bind and pressures compatible with your new camshaft 3. push rod length. 4. rocker arm wipe pattern 5. push rod clearance through the cycle, 6. Retainer to guide clearance with the new cam, 7. If applicable, tie bar clearance at top of lifter bore. There are a few things to check to make sure the total package works as well as the short block. Good luck with the new engine.
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It actually helps to make yourself a check list. I don't build enough to always remember everything thing to check, so a cheat sheet is a good idea.
And just port matching an intake can take you a half day sometimes. Do you plan to plug the crossover bypass? Gotta tap and plug some holes. Change the distributor gear?
Ask them for the blue print sheets, tq specs, etc... they use on the bottom end. At some point you'll pull it apart and you'll need those numbers to re-assemble.
I actually enjoy the assembly part, although degreeing the cam is my least favorite thing, and I have to trust the shops blue print specs, but whether you assemble or not they go by them too, so...