Who can build chevy engine for under $7,000?
08-04-2005, 03:53 PM
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Who can build chevy engine for under $7,000? Can anyone build me a bad forced induction, preferabely turbo'd or TT'd chevy to fit in a 71 vette? I would like a 383 stroker and bigger, the cheapest as possible while not sacrificing durablilty. Can be blown or superchraged, but this will be a daily driver with me putting at least 100 miles on a week.
I also need opinions on what to do with the rest of my car to turn it into a sleeper and handle all of that power
Thanks,
I also need opinions on what to do with the rest of my car to turn it into a sleeper and handle all of that power
Thanks, 
08-04-2005, 05:45 PM
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Putting down a location (state and city) might help you out for shops around your area to chime in on quotes. You might also want to be a little more descriptive on how much power you want to make, as the parts used in the build-up can vary a bit depending on the rpm range, intended use and want you want from the package (example carb'd or F.I., heads-aluminum or iron, rotating assembly, etc etc). I spent close to 6 grand on my 383 stroker combo but adding in the headers, exhaust and nitrous system put me close to the 7 grand mark, if that helps.
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08-04-2005, 10:02 PM
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engine Yes whatever will work in the Vette. Preferably a complete drop in with Twin turbos. Thats what I am looking for, can I get it fro under $7,000? Thanks, and should I go TH400 or TH350? Do I need to upgrade the drive shaft? Thanks,
08-05-2005, 08:55 AM
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I think it would be tough to find a NEW motor all set up and ready to go that would be adequate to hold up to twins. Fuel injected or carb. Plus, if you're talking about intercooling, that car is specific and would require fabrication to get an IC in there. If you wanted a non-intercooled setup, I would probably sell the complete motor and twins out of my car. I have about $7,000 in parts and everything even shopping around. I'm negotiable on price.
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Originally Posted by SSLS1Lover
Can anyone build me a bad forced induction, preferabely turbo'd or TT'd chevy to fit in a 71 vette? I would like a 383 stroker and bigger, the cheapest as possible while not sacrificing durablilty. Can be blown or superchraged, but this will be a daily driver with me putting at least 100 miles on a week.
I also need opinions on what to do with the rest of my car to turn it into a sleeper and handle all of that power Thanks,
I also need opinions on what to do with the rest of my car to turn it into a sleeper and handle all of that power
Thanks,Trending Topics
08-05-2005, 06:33 PM
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where are you?
if your looking for all new, your not going to get much. but pick up a used LS1 complete, buy all the turbo parts you need, new or used, do some research on what you want. you should be able to find a complete LS1 for around $2k
and al your turbo parts for around the same. then whatever you cant do yourself pay someone.
if your looking for all new, your not going to get much. but pick up a used LS1 complete, buy all the turbo parts you need, new or used, do some research on what you want. you should be able to find a complete LS1 for around $2k
and al your turbo parts for around the same. then whatever you cant do yourself pay someone.
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08-06-2005, 02:59 PM
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engine NOSJOHN I would be intrested in your setup, how many miles? How much horses? Would it drop right in? And the bottom line, how much? Would you want to trade for anything? I has a SS with a lot of extra performance parts I just bought and haven't added. I am about to sell the SS for money to make my vette a monster. Thanks,
08-08-2005, 05:30 PM
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Ttt NOSJOHN you have a new pm Can anyone tell me what I need to make this car a street sleeper that runs 10's? I would also like to know what a good auto tranny would be to stick in here because I am more comfortable with an auto, I will buy a used one, I have a M21 to trade plus some cash, this tranny was just rebuilt Thanks.
Can anyone tell me what I need to make this car a street sleeper that runs 10's? I would also like to know what a good auto tranny would be to stick in here because I am more comfortable with an auto, I will buy a used one, I have a M21 to trade plus some cash, this tranny was just rebuilt Thanks.
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About 650-700 HP at the flywheel.
Depends on your setup, a stock susp. car will prolly like a 'Glide better, less violent on the launch.
I would build a solid 406, and put a blow-thru centrifical on it, but the 7K limit may need to be bumped a bit.
Depends on your setup, a stock susp. car will prolly like a 'Glide better, less violent on the launch.
I would build a solid 406, and put a blow-thru centrifical on it, but the 7K limit may need to be bumped a bit.
08-09-2005, 12:47 AM
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Ttt Hals73RS, send me the specs on your engine and price. Also where are you located? I really like the sound of NOSJOHN's setup and the price is around what i am looking for so I might just get his setup.
This car will be a daily driver driven around 200 miles a week so what would be the best for that. I am not worried about how hard it launches on the street, I want it to be fast while still being able to let my girlfriend drive it without making her cry
How about a TH400 with a 3200 stall? Does that sound good? Do I need to upgrade driveshafts? What is the price I am looking at for a good TH400? Thanks/
This car will be a daily driver driven around 200 miles a week so what would be the best for that. I am not worried about how hard it launches on the street, I want it to be fast while still being able to let my girlfriend drive it without making her cry
How about a TH400 with a 3200 stall? Does that sound good? Do I need to upgrade driveshafts? What is the price I am looking at for a good TH400? Thanks/
08-09-2005, 09:54 AM
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I also have a TH350 that is behind the motor and was built to handle 600hp easy. It has a 10" TCI converter w/ the nitrous anti-balloon plate. 
I am one stop shopping. 
I am one stop shopping.
08-09-2005, 10:21 AM
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Awesome Wow NoSJOHN you really are send me the price for that as well. Will the tranny handle the motor? I imagine it will because it is bolted to it, also what is the stall? Thanks NOSJOHN. When will you be on aim?
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John's combo may be the better one for you. Mine isn't what I would consider a daily driver. It is driven now on the street but not much. Although with a little smaller cam it would be extremely streetable. But for the hell of it, here's the combo.
406 SBC
ARP studded throughout
Eagle 3.75 cast steel crank
Eagle 6' "H" rods
JE flat top pistons 11.25 compression
Chet Herbert solid roller 250/255 duration, 600/620 lift 106 LSA
Crane roller lifters
Manley pushrods
Canfield 195cc ported aluminum heads 2.05/1.60 valves
Canfield stud girdle
Comp Cams Magnum rockers
Weiand Team G ported intake
Holley 750 DP with Proform main body 830 CFM
Mallory Comp 9000 dist
Mallory Sidewinder wires
Mallory Promaster coil
Accel 300+ ignition box
Weiand aluminum water pump
March alt brackets
Summit aluminum pulleys
Summit SFI damper
This combo is in my full weight 73 Camaro. Connected to a TH350 with 3800 stall through a 12 bolt with 4.10 gears. Race weight 3520#. It's best time is 6.86 @ 99 on pump gas N/A. I'll sell everything, flexplate to water pump, carb to oil pan for $3800...... It was freshend last winter.
With a little smaller cam and some NOS it'll still run low 10's in whatever you put it in.
I'm building an LS1....
I live in MS. holla
406 SBC
ARP studded throughout
Eagle 3.75 cast steel crank
Eagle 6' "H" rods
JE flat top pistons 11.25 compression
Chet Herbert solid roller 250/255 duration, 600/620 lift 106 LSA
Crane roller lifters
Manley pushrods
Canfield 195cc ported aluminum heads 2.05/1.60 valves
Canfield stud girdle
Comp Cams Magnum rockers
Weiand Team G ported intake
Holley 750 DP with Proform main body 830 CFM
Mallory Comp 9000 dist
Mallory Sidewinder wires
Mallory Promaster coil
Accel 300+ ignition box
Weiand aluminum water pump
March alt brackets
Summit aluminum pulleys
Summit SFI damper
This combo is in my full weight 73 Camaro. Connected to a TH350 with 3800 stall through a 12 bolt with 4.10 gears. Race weight 3520#. It's best time is 6.86 @ 99 on pump gas N/A. I'll sell everything, flexplate to water pump, carb to oil pan for $3800...... It was freshend last winter.
With a little smaller cam and some NOS it'll still run low 10's in whatever you put it in.
I'm building an LS1....
I live in MS. holla
08-11-2005, 01:22 PM
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I think you may need to do something with the rear end if you are considering putting that much motor in that car. With any hook at all, one of them axles will be coming out.