383 stroker motor ?
10-23-2008, 10:42 AM
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http://www.victoryracingengines.com/...LTX&BLOCK=LONG
http://www.cdnperf.com/
See site sponsors on the right, several have LT1 engine packages.
http://www.cdnperf.com/
See site sponsors on the right, several have LT1 engine packages.
10-23-2008, 12:10 PM
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You can build a cheap 383 that meets the requirements of "Yes, you can say you have a 383"
You can build a moderate 383 that gives you the bragging right and most of the performance for a few years.
You can spend a little more and the 383 will handle a power adder for a few years as well.
Or, you can build a bullet-proof 383 that will last you 10-20+ years and take anything you can throw at it.
When I questioned my engine builder he said
"People come in here all the time claiming they got their last motor at X shop for 1/4 the price 2 years ago"
He then asks "So, why are you here?"
(I'll give you a hint ... it's not because that cheap build lasted)
Not every 383 owner has the need or budget to build a $10000 motor.
It all depends on what your goals are. (financial and performance)
http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cf1992_383.htm
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10-23-2008, 12:33 PM
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yeah thats very true, im just trying to build a daily driveable head and cam motor that i can have fun and take on trips to california and vegas with and also be reliable to get me to work everyday.
10-23-2008, 12:51 PM
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Also check out Ellwein Engines for a good long block
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10-23-2008, 04:51 PM
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Do they sell LT1 Shortblocks? I only saw LS1 shortblocks and LT1 Longblocks on their site..........
Also check out Ellwein Engines for a good long block
Also check out Ellwein Engines for a good long block
--Alan
10-23-2008, 06:07 PM
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yea im looking for a motor that can get me to work and school and on top of that, can perform with good times at the track (low 10s/high 9s is my overall goal after a supercharger and nitrous)
10-23-2008, 06:29 PM
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Bought my 383 shortblock off ebay for 2K. People blast ebay shortblocks all the time. Both of my friends are running the shortblock below. One for N20 and compression and one who runs 20psi of boost. Both with over 10K miles on them and ZERO problems
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3D%26_fvi%3D1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3D%26_fvi%3D1
10-23-2008, 07:36 PM
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Be careful and keep in mind that anyone, I mean anyone can bust up a $10,000 high quality, blueprinted 383 LT1 if the tune up is bad. Some of the best and longest running motors are the cheap-oh-super-budget motors. Motor longevity is more in having a good tune up.
And it's been said so many times before but I'll jump on the bandwagon and say it again, the power is in the heads and cam. Get the best heads you can afford and skimp on the bottom end if you have to.
Karl Ellwein
PS: oh hey, ABA383 thanks for the plug.
And it's been said so many times before but I'll jump on the bandwagon and say it again, the power is in the heads and cam. Get the best heads you can afford and skimp on the bottom end if you have to.
Karl Ellwein
PS: oh hey, ABA383 thanks for the plug.
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