Okay my car has been down for awhile now and im ready to get started on it. I want something Thats gonna be reliable but also has some power when i want it to. My existing mods: Stg 3 243 p&p heads, 12 bolt 4.30 gears, 42lb injectors, Big ***** Thumpr cam (changing to a MS4 or open to suggestions) Then most other bolt on mods shifter airl lid etc.
Keeping a budget in mind:
1) rebuild stock bottom end and go with it.
2) 370CI with forged Pistons and rods
3) 383CI forged internals (stretching the budget)
Im also open to any other ideas or builds you guys have had success with. Thanks

If you wanna criticize me for doing a budget build dont bother commenting i wanna do the best i can for the budget i got.

 

Go with a Thomspson Motorsports 370.. By far the best short to buy on somewhat of a budget.

I wasn't on a tight budget, but I did have a certain amount of money to spend on my short block and I had to keep that in mind.

He has some awesome deals! Kyle is stand up and will take care of you, possibly the best warranty work I have ever seen.

 

Awesome. i called him yesterday and talked with him. I was leaning toward one of his shortblocks no matter which one i chose to do. Glad to hear he does good buisness.

 

Come on 370 guys i know your out there. The compression ratio i will be running is 10.8:1 is there a really good off the shelf cam for my build? i wanna know how to get the best bang for my buck

 

Just came to mind.. I got a buddy that is considering selling his brand new TMS 370, it is built almost identical to mine. He bought it a couple months ago but decided to build an entire different platform altogether. I'm sure you could pick it up for a good price.
He even has a set of l92 heads to go with it if that is the route you want to take.. Freshly checked from the machine shop.

 

Sure find out the price for me and some general information ie. Forged pistons etc.

 

Look at my build thread.. its almost identical to mine.. wiseco +12 pistons arp rod bolts forged rods etc stock crank.. it was built and gapped for a 300 hit.

 

okay. i can do that. i will have to fly cut the pistons for PTV clearance. $$$ talks

 

ahh yeah i just seen your build thread. Nice setup. What octane gas do you have to run with 11.5:1

 

You will not have to fly-cut those pistons. Aftermarket pistons 9/10 come with at least a .200" valve relief already cut in them.

 

See Martin's post... These valve reliefs are HUGE. I am running a decent size cam and could still mill my heads if I want down the road. It is one of the reasons I chose those pistons, I love them.
CR is actually 11.9:1.. I will be running 93 octane, it is a street car.
Thanks Martin.

 

What about a 347? You can do that on a very modest budget with a forged piston and stock rod.

 

Oh okay. Find me a price yet? Yeah a 347 crossed my mind. Figured the price difference isn't enough to go with the smaller cubes.

 

No problem Evan!