Simple 352 rebuild

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Feb 21, 2002 | 02:22 PM

Nitro

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Simple 352 rebuild

Does anyone know of a place that sells a simple rebuild kit for a 352?? I dont want a huge race motor I just want a reliable engine for a work pickup. Northern Auto Parts didnt list a 352 only a 360 and 390.

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Nitro

Feb 21, 2002 | 03:28 PM

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Simple 352 rebuild

I'm assuming you are going to bore the block since you are looking for a rebuild kit. Autozone sells badger pistons for about 100 bucks a set up to .110 over for the 352. I would then get the bearings and rings from summitracing. Go with a good brand on these as this is where you want your strongpoint to be. A cam & lifter kit can be bought from autozone or PAW very cheaply. May as well rebuild the carb too while you're at it. It will cost about $20. All your gaskets can be bought from summitracing or autozone for about the same price. I would recommend felpro's engine rebuild kit. It will contain about everthing you will need. Autozone will also trade in your heads for rebuilt ones for about $125 a head if yours need too much work. I don't know how good their head work quality is but people tell me it is ok. Head work can get expensive if you start talking new valve seats and guides. Don't forget to do your oiling mods as they are cheap insurance. I would say a HV oil pump is optional if you aren't going to be revving the motor all the time but replace the oil pump reguardless. ARP makes an oil pump driveshaft for about $15 bucks that is pretty much invincible so that would be cheap insurance also. ARP rod bolts is another strong recommendation. They are far stronger than ford's bolts and cost about $50.