[Ian]

well, as some of you might know as I was taking my short block apart I dropped a piston and broke the skirt. so now I'm at least into this for a set of pistons.

My question is this: should I just get new pistons and be done with it, or should I the coin and get some new rods as well? I'd also like some cam recommendations as well

my loose plan for the motor is as follows:

350/355 cu.in. L98 short block
stock crank (cant afford a forged one)
studded mains (4 bolt)
possibly forged rods (at the very least I'll get ARP rod bolts)
Vortec heads with manley stainless valves (and guide work for more lift)
comp XE grind (either 270/276 .495/.505 or 282/288 .510/.520)
I'm shooting for around 10.25:1 CR
I'll be using an RPM intake with a 750 carb
Hooker super comp 1 3/4" ceramic coated headers

this motor is gonna be backed by a 200-4R trans and either 3.73's or 4.10's
I'm unsure of what converter to run also, so if you have any advice there it would be appreciated.

I have no idea what kind of power this setup will make, but I'd guess somewhere near 400, maybe a little less.


any input, good or bad will be appreciated. thanks in advance.