Project: 1967 Firebird 326 Rebuild

[Gregs_gsxr]

looking great Fred, if you know anyone looking for some Pontiac stuff from the 68-72 a body and just Pontiac engine stuff let me know

[Lucky SOB]

looking great Fred, if you know anyone looking for some Pontiac stuff from the 68-72 a body and just Pontiac engine stuff let me know

Actually, I'm looking for a correct backspacing wheel for this car. 3 of them have the deeper "dish", 1 is shallower

[OVRKILL]

Katech?

Cost too much, take too long, questionable expertise as shown in some of the pics, etc

Just found this Fred .....what a mess. Probably didn't read plans for it either

Warmed over? Stock rebuild?

[DRYSUMP]

Cost too much, take too long, questionable expertise as shown in some of the pics, etc

Just found this Fred .....what a mess. Probably didn't read plans for it either

Warmed over? Stock rebuild?

Mr. Cash Money "I make it rain on MIfbody"..... cost too much = wrong. Yes a lot of people view us as "overpriced" when this is not the case, especially when you consider what we do along with the experience...

"takes too long" - Says the guy who has been waiting/building his engine/car since 2001....

License plate idea #4........ 60MOBLD

[Lucky SOB]

Cost too much, take too long, questionable expertise as shown in some of the pics, etc

Just found this Fred .....what a mess. Probably didn't read plans for it either

Warmed over? Stock rebuild?

Welcome to the party! Yup, just a stock rebuild

[98blackbeauty]

Cost too much, take too long, questionable expertise as shown in some of the pics, etc

Just found this Fred .....what a mess. Probably didn't read plans for it either

Warmed over? Stock rebuild?

You are referring to Virginia Speed right?

[OVRKILL]

Mr. Cash Money "I make it rain on MIfbody"..... cost too much = wrong. Yes a lot of people view us as "overpriced" when this is not the case, especially when you consider what we do along with the experience...

"takes too long" - Says the guy who has been waiting/building his engine/car since 2001....

License plate idea #4........ 60MOBLD

You make it rain alright.....what have you dropped in this process?

Lol on on the 2001 wait....

You are referring to Virginia Speed right?

Hey now......be nice

[meissen]

Don't forget there's 4 members on here who work at Katech.

[Lucky SOB]

Took the engine to State Motor Rebuilders on Thursday.

They're going to do the full rebuild, paint and all. Expecting to start on it in 2 weeks, and take 1-2 weeks for the rebuild.

Also, this engine has definitely been rebuilt once before - all the rods/caps were stamped 1-8. Hopefully we can re-use the pistons and just re-ring them! Also switching to hardened exhaust valve seats so we can run straight 93 unleaded gas without the lead substitute.

[JoeliusZ28]

I like the custom EXTREME engine stand!

[meissen]

That engine stand is awesome! Let the guys know at State Motors that my car is still running strong! They probably won't remember my dad and I though

[bri2203]

Hardened valve seats are not neccasary for your intended use.

[Lucky SOB]

I like the custom EXTREME engine stand!

When you take the reigns of such a vehicle, these sort of things just come with the territory

[Lucky SOB]

Hardened valve seats are not neccasary for your intended use.

Still talking about it, but for $150 it seems to be worth it to never have to hassle with lead substitute again.

[Lucky SOB]

Engine Shop Pics!

My dad stopped by the shop today to drop off some bolts and snapped some pictures of the progress.

Heads will be going on tomorrow and then paint. Should have it back Tuesday (paint is out of stock until Monday)

Spoke with Richard about the stamped numbers on the rods/caps and if he thought the engine had been rebuilt before. He said absolutely not, the factory stamped them originally.

Also FWIW, we opted for the hardened exhaust valve seats for an additional $70...

If anyone is looking for a shop to rebuild your engine, I would highly recommend these guys. I'm not sure if they deal with LSX motors, but anything prior, they seem to be experts on.

Enjoy the pics!