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    253 rebuild

    Dear All

    Just about to put my 253 in for a rebuild.
    I'm after information on what I should be asking for in the rebuild.
    What cam, pistons, manifold etc.

    Still tossing up if I should get the engine rebuilt for petrol and gas??

    I am a bit of a novice in the mechanical aspect so will appreciate input.

    I want the van to be an easy city driver but also a bit of grunt. City driving/idling is the main point.

    cheers wayne

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    I will try and find the specs for the cam in mine. Has no real lump on idle but gives great midrange power.

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    Sig Erson TQ 30 cam
    edelbrock Performer manifold
    bore it out to 292 and use a 307 chev piston
    HEI ignition
    Reco Rochester Q-Jet

    get the heads built for gas and get a 4 angle valve job with STD size valves (the machinist will know)

    should be good for around 290 HP and be reliable and easy to drive in city traffic with a 3.08 diff.
    "All correspondence must bear these numbers"

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    Lads

    Thanks for the info.

    Been having a read of multi-angle valves and cam specs.

    Learning a lot.

    Cheers wayne

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