Well once payday comes I'm gonna head down to the local pick a parts and get a LIM, possibly some heads too. Then spend some money on some nice dremel bits, so far I've got these picked out.

531
532
530
443
9901
9904
9910

Anyone know of some others I might wanna grab? I'd like to have a nice collection eventually.

Also does anyone have any pointers for when I start this project?

 

Widgetsupply.com is a GREAT place for Dremel stuff ( a lot of good bits CHEAP). I have a LOT of bits for my Dremal and worked out great when I port matched my LIM. Here's a link with info I did for mine (and some pics):
'04 Monte Carlo SS - Port Matched LIM

DO NOT gasket match the LIM unless you do the same with the heads!! Otherwise you end up with a nasty step in the air flow, not good.

I also modded an L67 Throttle Body to bolt up to my engine. All works very nicely!!

 

Well I ordered lots of stuff from widget supply, GLORIOUS PRICES, at least for the comparables. Got a hand full of tungsten carbide cutters and a 36 pack of steel brushes, some zip ties, glasses, and a $15 caliper accurate to .01mm. It should be getting here tomorrow, when my next check hits I'm going to the pick a part, gives me some time to make a new workplace in my garage.

Anyone know of any good write ups? I already looked at your Maniac, I'll definitely refer back to them. I've been googlin quite a bit lately and the only decent write up I can find is for some older mustang heads, which is helpful, but I'd like to see some examples of tried and true methods on these engines.

 

You may want to check Portal for info on 3800 mods. Those guys seem pretty big into the Do-It-Yourself angle. Not sure how many write ups there are, but it's a good resource!

Make sure to post pics of everything, it's fun to see progress

BTW - Want to upgrade to a L26 UIM??

 

My advice, get a die grinder and just skip the dremel all together.

 

I used a Dremel with my porting projects. As long as you have some good grinding bits for aluminum, it will do the job. Also one of the flexible extensions also helps.