MBHD got it. Should be getting my first paycheck next week and I can start amassing parts. Just got back for a few days to spend time with the family and hang out. Snuck a trip to the machine shop today and worked out a build plan.
$150 - Line Hone (if needed) $300 - bore and hone $60 - File and fit ring gap $75 - Press off and press on pistons $90 - Install ARP bolts and reround rod $350 - remove, drill/tap/mill boss, for 7/16" rocker studs $350 - cut new valves and valve job $100 (if needed) - remove and install new valve guides $100 - deck block to clean it up Once we get all that done we'll determine how to fix the compression ratio down to about 8.8:1 wether it be modifying the pistons or opening the combustion chamber or whatever.
Max for machine work should be $1685 after taxes but I might be able to knock it down to like $1300 depending on if I need the valve guides done and the line hone.
69 Buick Special Deluxe. Intercooled Turbo Chevy 250 @ 15psi on a stock long block. It's kinda fast.
