While I'm in here... gs1000 engine

[Builtwithpurehate]

I'm collecting parts to rebuild a 78 gs1000 engine and wanted to know what the collective here would do "while I'm in here...." 

I have 2 and a half stock motors to build 1 from. 

I have oversized pistons and full gasket sets, I will port and clean up the heads and planning on using the factory valves.

I've seen a few things about 750/850 cam swaps - would like your suggestions.

Anything you all can recommend that should be done while in here?

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 02:44 PM by Builtwithpurehate

[BigT]

Two things I can think of:

Somewhere late in 78, Suzuki added a bolt at the front of the head to mitigate leaks. If you have that combo, start there. (my 89k mile motor, with a 1085 kit, doesn't have one)

According to a race engine builder, setting the cam timing accurately is the best cheap horsepower

[Swiss Toni]

Have a look at the camchain, guide & tensioner.