by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 12/18/2017 at 11:05
by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 12/18/2017 at 11:05
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I’m thinking NP.
383 shortblock for $2k. So you don’t have to worry about botching the bottom end.
Plus Edlebrock top end kit for $3k.
(Bottom pic is from Edlebrock’s website, top is from Jegs.)
And that’s everything you need from gaskets to bolts! Although it looks like you’d still need to get your own oil pan and pump. But still, no taking anything to a machine shop. No plasty gauge, just get the engine timing right and bolt everything on and you’re good to go!
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
12/18/2017 at 11:08, STARS: 2
It’s definitely not CP, but there are cheaper ways to get that power if you don’t mind junkyard engines.
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
12/18/2017 at 11:09, STARS: 2
NP. Will that fit in your honda?
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
12/18/2017 at 11:13, STARS: 0
NP. Gibe.
"HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute" (hondoyota)
12/18/2017 at 11:13, STARS: 1
ANYTHING fits in a Honda! ;)
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
12/18/2017 at 11:15, STARS: 2
You could spend more, or you could spend less. My dad chose the former and has spent a ton of money on his 350 to get the same power without stroking it.
"Shift24" (the-nope)
12/18/2017 at 11:16, STARS: 1
Little high i think, I mean jegs does sell a long block 383 for $4.6k
http://www.jegs.com/i/Blueprint-Engines/138/BP38313CTC1/10002/-1
"Shift24" (the-nope)
12/18/2017 at 11:18, STARS: 2
I mean your not lying
"Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction" (rustholes-are-weight-reduction)
12/18/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 1
Steep price point, but most of the work is already done, so I’d wage with NP if you want to get it done quickly.
Also: getting the timing right shouldn’t be too hard with a pushrod engine, only 2 pulleys and a small chain
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
12/18/2017 at 11:34, STARS: 2
Absolute Waste of Money. Buy a used 6.0 throw a cam and valve springs in it and be done with it, plus free fuel injection.
Building a small block chevy is like building a flathead ford, only build one for nostalgic reasons.
You can get a used L92 for like $2500, all aluminum, 400+hp from the factory, add a cam and make 550.
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
12/18/2017 at 11:35, STARS: 1
Eh...CP.
That short block probably has bargain basement parts in it.
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
12/18/2017 at 11:44, STARS: 0
Not to mention, a factory set of 5.3 LS heads are going have better flow characteristics than the Edelbrock heads.
Per $ can’t beat an LS motor. 5.3 makes 442/412 with only a crane cam swap.
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
12/18/2017 at 11:59, STARS: 2
You could just buy an LS3 and get the same power in a more reliable package.
"Sovande" (sovande)
12/18/2017 at 12:42, STARS: 1
Go to skip white racing and you can get a fully built crate sent to your house for about the same price.
"gawdzillla" (gawdzillla)
12/18/2017 at 12:46, STARS: 1
I’d buy a used LS3 for that money
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
12/18/2017 at 13:08, STARS: 2
If you want a drop in motor for a muscle car that’s maybe a bit nicer and clean and just needs a replacement - NP. It’ll be all new and should have minimal problems while reliably making power. If the power figure is what you want, well then it’s a solid CP since, as others have said, LS motors (and even some FOrd 5.0s and modern “hemis”) are everywhere and make plenty more oomph while also being properly modern, sorted engines.
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
12/18/2017 at 14:00, STARS: 1
These engines are really for two types of people:
1.) I want to make more power but still look original.
2.) I want to make more power but I don’t want to do SHIT.
Not everybody wants to do the work (if you can really call it that) to swap to a modern engine/EFI.
Other than that it’s a no brainer. Gen III+. 5.3s are like the Vortec heads of the early 2000's. So good it’s kinda pointless to do otherwise.
"Sovande" (sovande)
12/18/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 0
Actually a turn-key 510hp 383 with everything (including plug wires) is $6,150. Includes the following:
DART SHP BLOCK WITH SPLAYED MAIN CAPS. COMMONLY USED IN ENGINES BUILT TO 800+ HORSE POWER.
- NKB 68cc ALUMINUM ALLOY HEADS WITH PBM COMPETITION SERIES VALVES.
-COMP HIGH ENERGY ALUMINUM ROLLER ROCKERS.
- HOWARDS ROLLER CAM AND TIE BAR STREET STRIP ROLLER LIFTERS. A CUT ABOVE THE OTHERS.
- CLOYES RACE BILLET TIMING SET. THE VERY BEST CLOYES HAS TO OFFER.
- SCAT CRANKSHAFT, CLEVITE BEARINGS. BALANCED ON OUR CWT BALANCER TO BELOW 2 GRAMS.
- SCAT RODS WITH ARP 8740 CAP SCREWS.
- WISECO PREMIUM FORGED FLAT TOP PISTONS. 800+HP RATED.
- QUICKFUEL 4 BARREL CARB. SLAYER 600 OR 750 CFM DEPENDING ON CAM CHOICE.
- MELLING M-SELECT SERIES OIL PUMP WITH M-SELECT DRIVE ROD.
- CHAMP CUSTOM 8 QT. OIL PAN WITH OIL CONTROL SYSTEM.
- ALUMINUM WATER PUMP WITH ALUMINUM IMPELLER.
- PRO-RACE BRAND DAMPER.
- TWO YEAR WARRANTY.