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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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I was wondering what the cheap way would be to build a 382? I knew someone here would be able to build or find one for a real good price.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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Callies 4" Crank = $1,650.00
http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...amp;catid=3083

Eagle rods = ~$400
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...p;x=18&y=6

Diamond Pistons = ~$560
http://www.thunderracing.com/index.c...yid=1114#T1574

thats as cheap as you can get the main parts (crank, rods, pistons).....there is still bearing, bolts, gakets, ballance, etc.....
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Thanks for the help guys. I am just starting to look into getting me a new motor and looking for ideas to build one cheap. If anyone else has any ideas that could help me i would like to hear them.

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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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I'm in the same boat....I'm trying to build an all bore 388 (4.125") with a re-sleeved block, forged pistons and rods, and the stock crank.....even doing all the assembly and install myself it will still be AT LEAST $4500....
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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I was trying to shoot for around $5,000 range if i could. But i dont think its going to happen
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:33 PM
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I think the "cheaper" way to go would be with an all bore '382. This is the route I would go, but for a big bore motor you are going to need some good heads. Go ahead and do the heads and a decent sized cam first, then take the plundge into a block/pistons. Baby steps my man...Baby steps .
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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I think the "cheaper" way to go would be with an all bore '382. This is the route I would go, but for a big bore motor you are going to need some good heads. Go ahead and do the heads and a decent sized cam first, then take the plundge into a block/pistons. Baby steps my man...Baby steps .
yep....I have Stage 3 (2.08"/1.60" valves with LOTS of porting) on my stock short block 346.....not only did I gain some HP by having good heads, but I'm ready for my big bore whenever I have the money...
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Hey 2000Camaro:
If you are going that route, why not increase the throw of the crank to 4.125 and get 396CI? This units is avcailable from SDPC for $200 extra...


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Callies 4" Crank = $1,650.00
http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...amp;catid=3083

Eagle rods = ~$400
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...p;x=18&y=6

Diamond Pistons = ~$560
http://www.thunderracing.com/index.c...yid=1114#T1574

thats as cheap as you can get the main parts (crank, rods, pistons).....there is still bearing, bolts, gakets, ballance, etc.....
Jeez with those prices I might pass up a forged 346 and go for the 383 only a little more than the shortblock i was looking at.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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Hey 2000Camaro:
If you are going that route, why not increase the throw of the crank to 4.125 and get 396CI? This units is avcailable from SDPC for $200 extra...
because I'm not changing the crank.....I'm doing a 388 ALL BORE.....stock crank....
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