[chaosstangman]

Im getting my 351 block in about another week from an 80's astrovan. I plan to get a 408 stroker kit from woody at some point but before all that what will i have to do to the block to prepare it? I know it has to be bored/ honed but what else and whats a typical price for the prep work.

[TurboLX]

you gotta notch the block for the crank to

[chaosstangman]

also im using a solid roller cam will i have to use any special lifters or anything?

[STREET6]

Astro Van? That would be a chevy. And why a solid cam? Unless you are going for a totaly extreme profile, no need for the hastles of the solid cam.

[r.barn]

Just take it to a good machine shop
usually cost $700-900 from a good shop.

you will need solid roller cam lifters for a flat-tappet 351

[chaosstangman]

lol not an astrovan my bad haha whatever van it came out of but anyway im using a solid roller cause it wont be a street car at all and when i get the cam it will be from either comp or camshaftinnovations

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by chaosstangman also im using a solid roller cam will i have to use any special lifters or anything?

Solid roller lifters.

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by STREET6 Astro Van? That would be a chevy. And why a solid cam? Unless you are going for a totaly extreme profile, no need for the hastles of the solid cam.

A solid cam will always make more power than a hydrualic provided the cam specs are in line with the requirements of the engine.