WTB: Considering 368, looking for a kit

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Okay, after going through this build last night I had a dream about going to a 368 already. I will double check Lee's post for the same information, but I believe no response.

Besides Lingenfelter does anyone know sources to get everything to build the 368?

If not, what are the exact items needed for the build. Con Rod SBC 5.850" (according to Lingenfelter's site), LA sleeves 4.00" bore and pistons don't know the specs.

Another thing I will need is to rent a torque/deck plate for the LT5 if anyone knows who has one that is willing to do this. It is an astronomical cost to ship my block to the upper 48 just to get the liners bored/honed and I think more feasible to rent the plate for a local machine shop to do.

I am going to contact some of the builders to see what they can do. I tried to search for information on this Registry but the search does not work well for "368". The other forum has some information, but old.

I guess I will try Jeff who mentioned something about having them and SGC, Corey Henderson, Mike Ebert, not sure who else. I was quoted by one builder for $3500 that includes 8 custom ductile iron liners, J & E forged pistons with 4 valve reliefs, pins and file fit rings and Eagle "H" beam connecting rods.

Thanks!!!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Please disregard.......I gave up on the idea. Thanks anyway.

[LMP-Chris]

if you think about doing that again look at Doug Rippie Motorsports.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

if you think about doing that again look at Doug Rippie Motorsports.

Thanks. I have not had much luck with them; I have been trying to order parts for over a year now from their LT-5parts.com with no success.

[-=Jeff=-]

Thanks. I have not had much luck with them; I have been trying to order parts for over a year now from their LT-5parts.com with no success.


Really? I just called Rippie and ordered them. Usually you need to talk to Doug regarding the LT5 parts

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Really? I just called Rippie and ordered them. Usually you need to talk to Doug regarding the LT5 parts

Glad it worked out for you. I started calling last winter and storage door was frozen so no sale. Called again in spring told did not get a chance to get the parts. Left credit card info and placed an order and still no parts. Contacted again later in summer, no return call. Tried to order online last month and still no parts so I gave up. Thanks for your input, I don't have time for businesses like that. I am sure they are good as many use them, it just did not work out for me is all.

[-=Jeff=-]

Glad it worked out for you. I started calling last winter and storage door was frozen so no sale. Called again in spring told did not get a chance to get the parts. Left credit card info and placed an order and still no parts. Contacted again later in summer, no return call. Tried to order online last month and still no parts so I gave up. Thanks for your input, I don't have time for businesses like that. I am sure they are good as many use them, it just did not work out for me is all.

Ah that sucks

[LGAFF]

Doug is usually good, the online link does not work, get ahold of Randy and he will get Doug involved......Doug has been traveling to Europe a lot so he may have forgotten.

[Kb7tif]

Glad it worked out for you. I started calling last winter and storage door was frozen so no sale. Called again in spring told did not get a chance to get the parts. Left credit card info and placed an order and still no parts. Contacted again later in summer, no return call. Tried to order online last month and still no parts so I gave up. Thanks for your input, I don't have time for businesses like that. I am sure they are good as many use them, it just did not work out for me is all.

What were you trying to order?

[phrogs]

I got the same story about the frozen door and laughed.

If they dont want to sell the parts then why did they buy them??

to busy working on C6s I guess


Glad it worked out for you. I started calling last winter and storage door was frozen so no sale. Called again in spring told did not get a chance to get the parts. Left credit card info and placed an order and still no parts. Contacted again later in summer, no return call. Tried to order online last month and still no parts so I gave up. Thanks for your input, I don't have time for businesses like that. I am sure they are good as many use them, it just did not work out for me is all.

[carter200]

What were you trying to order?

He is looking for a new stock set of rings, for now. Can't seem to find a set :dontknow:

[limey]

Not sure why Doug wouldn't sell you Rings, i sold him a new set not 3-4 weeks ago!

[carter200]

Not sure why Doug wouldn't sell you Rings, i sold him a new set not 3-4 weeks ago!

Rippie completely ignored him so guess he did not think it was worth his effort :confused:

Do you have a stock set at a decent price?? Guess you found another person to do the Lambo throttle body.........:dontknow:

[limey]

I sent it out to a shop in CA that that's all they do, i think if i sent them your way, it probably would have ended up been a lot of hassles for you.

Ring set, all 8 later style $300.00 inc, shipping.

[carter200]

Kurt,
Great price. I pm'd you. I agree on the sending of the TB :cheers:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I sent it out to a shop in CA that that's all they do, i think if i sent them your way, it probably would have ended up been a lot of hassles for you.

Ring set, all 8 later style $300.00 inc, shipping.

Kurt,

I sent you an email too, but wondering what exactly is the difference on the later style rings and why are there no rings available for the earlier style. Are you the rings you have NOS or you had them manufactured?

Thanks!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

What were you trying to order?

I can't remember all of the items but mainly a torsional damper (harmonic balancer) and few other items to have on hand.

[limey]

As to the rings, they are OEM rings and will fit all 90-95 pistons, not exactly what the problem with the early rings was, but GM made a change in the design and updated from 1991. The rings we have are all the updated style, but they fit all model pistons.

I have a few NOS harmonic balancers in stock $150.00 each:cheers:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

As to the rings, they are OEM rings and will fit all 90-95 pistons, not exactly what the problem with the early rings was, but GM made a change in the design and updated from 1991. The rings we have are all the updated style, but they fit all model pistons.

I have a few NOS harmonic balancers in stock $150.00 each:cheers:

Okay, thanks for your reply. I'll get with you offline to order.:cheers:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

As to the rings, they are OEM rings and will fit all 90-95 pistons, not exactly what the problem with the early rings was, but GM made a change in the design and updated from 1991. The rings we have are all the updated style, but they fit all model pistons.

I have a few NOS harmonic balancers in stock $150.00 each:cheers:

Kurt,

Sent you a few emails. I thought the rings were GM NOS. Please reply.

Thanks,