70hemicuda

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i have a 2000 TA with a lid and full exhaust. I have a few questions as i am doing my research. i want to stroke my block to a 383. Is this a smart choice on a 2000 block? also i need advice on a head/cam setup. i have read a lot of information here, and i dont really know if it all applies to a stroker motor. lots of people are running 5.3 heads. will these be plausible for me? and what types of cams should i expect to look at.? Please bear with me for my knowledge is limited. lol Any help is greatly appreciated.

99blancoSS

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Yes a 383 is a good option for you. You'll need to send the block out and have it preped and buy a rotating assembly and either assemble it yourself or have it done for you.

Heads make the power so keep that in mind. A good set will net you good usable power not just a peak number. AFR 205's or 225 or TFS 215' or 225's would all be in the same price range and be a good choice. You also have the other option for less money of going with a cnc'ed 5.3 or ls6 head. If this is your choice due to budget then I'd go with an LS6 head. You can get a good cnc'ed LS6 head don't get me wrong, but generally an aftermarket head like the AFR or TFS is better. They are more money but they have thicker decks and other construction advantages that an OEM head doesn't. But you go with what you can afford. Then top it off with a FAST92/92 combo and your good to go.

If I can help you with anything let me know.

70hemicuda

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so i should run a generally larger head because of the larger displacement?

99blancoSS

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It helps to let it breath better. The larger displacement will need/use more air.

70hemicuda

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also can i hold off the intake setup? im a high school kid with about 7k to spend. the Fast 92/92 will cost me like 1600 dollars

99blancoSS

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Yes you can, you wont hurt anything you just wont see the top end that you would if it could breath better. 7k is plenty to do what you want

70hemicuda

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do yall carry a cost effective rotating assembly? do i have to buy the crank also? My power goal is 450 rwhp with the option of spraying later. Also is a used camshaft acceptable?

$O$OE

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i plan on going the same route on my block, 383..im ordering my kit from TEXAS-Speed and the heads i was leaning a lil towards the LS6 ported and polished but if u want good power u gotta spend a lil more money so im leaning a lil more towards the AFR heads..and the CAM, im not sure yet, i was thinking MS4 but dont know yet. i gotta find out which can will work great with my setup..oh and also the fast 92/92 also..

$O$OE

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and yeah u do have to buy the crank.

check out the Texas speed kits..
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=884&catid=88

99blancoSS

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Yes I can put together an assembly for you and it will be competitively priced. We can use Callies or Scat and Eagle.
Do you want it balanced or to include bearings?

You can use what ever cam shaft you want. Used is fine as long as it isn't in bad shape.

70hemicuda

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hey blanco, could you get me a better price than texas speed on Eagle crank, Eagle H beam connecting rods and ARP rod bolts, diamond 7cc pistons, Rings,main and rod berings. And all balanced. what they quote is $2264.99

99blancoSS

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I'll pm you.

70hemicuda

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how you comin? i wanna do this tonite cause im afraid ill chickn out if i dont get the bottom end.

$O$OE

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your is actually cheaper than mine by a couple hundred bucks..mine will come out to $2,649.99

$O$OE

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and 99blancoss u can provide a similiar kit but for a lower price?

70hemicuda

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hopefully blanco can hook me up and i can get it a little cheaper.

70hemicuda

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how much were the ported polished ls6 heads u were looking at? Do they come complete or do you have to buy the rockers, springs, lifters ect. seperately?

$O$OE

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i was gonna buy them of a one of my brothers friends who owns a performance shop by where i live, but i think im gonna just try to buy some AFRs or 5.3 used complete or bare and buy my own rockers, lifters, springs.etc. but im still trying to do some reaserch which heads will flow better with a set up like mine.

99blancoSS

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pm's sent

WhiteRhino

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Sometimes it's cheaper to just get a shortblock. You then can sell off some stock parts to recoup some money. I went with a stage 2 WRE 383. You should have 99blancoss give some pricing for short assemblies and weigh your options. jmo...