340 Engine Shake

I hear you, however, I'm not interested in a ton of power. I just want a nice street car. I bought this car in 2013 and have only driven it a total of 250 miles maybe. My wife is upset and doesn't understand how a rebuilt motor could get water in it from just sitting, when her 78 elcamino has sat for almost 15 years and it fires right up and drives out of the barn and it's none stock original.

I get her frustration and she doesn't want to spend a ton more.


I’m not talking about turning it into a race engine. I’m talking about ring seal and such.

There is no way you’ll ever get your wife to understand. Trying to do so will frustrate the hell out of her and piss you off.

Fix it correctly and move on. You’ll never explain why what you are doing is as important as a new lawn mover or a stove or some **** like that.