Hey guys I think it's time for a 383...
How much you Guy's think ail be spending on a kit? Just wondering!

 

matters what your goals are...........mild, moderate, agressive or completely insane..........also how much rpm? and NA? nitrous? boost?

 

I don't wanna be that guy but...

Do a search. Don't you think that question has been asked before?

Here is a quick one I found

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ood-build.html

 

What the hell Is with all the new members and 383 questions and builds these days .. Anyone else notice?
A budget 383 will run you around $5000+ in just the motor, not to mention the mods needed to use it and put it to the ground. I've been building since feb'11. And there is no "kit" there may be rotating assembly "kits" but that Is just the tip of the iceberg ..

 

OP i can spec something to what you need.......im in the process of doing a complete shortblock right now thats very strong and im less than that price mentioned above.......a more "budget" minded build can be done pretty cheaply and without cutting corners

 

you will have 1000 in machine work and what ever you want for hp for the rotating assembly. i have 5500 just in the rotating assembly and atleast 1000 in machine work. and put in 4 bolt splayed caps. and then heads intake manifolds and throttle body. injectors. tiiming chain set.

if i was you i would switch to a lsx engine. i have a lt1 and wish i would have done a lsx but thats my op

 

on a budget forged build it can be done much much less than 5500 .....

 

yea for sure less than 5500 for a buget build. i just have the best of the best parts.

 

what r u running for bottom end stuff??

 

$5500??? That seems a little high for just a rotating assembly. I am using Callies and Diamond on my rotating assembly and it was far less than 5500.

 

callis steath crank. manley pro i beam rods. dimound custom boost pistons. 4 bolt splayed capsvtotal seal rings, pro series bearings.

 

what callis crank are you running.

 

Dragonslayer and using Compstar rods

 

hmm........yea i got some stuff like that too ........again like i said though.......im putting out shortblocks with seasoned blocks, oiling systems, forged cranks, h beams and forged pistons for under 4k.....so it can be done much cheaper........just dont wanna scare the OP lol.........i dont like to fling numbers around but ive got alot in my shortblock as well.......not just for durability but power reasons as well........

 

4k for all that is a pretty darn good price too

 

im running a modified Callies Magnum.....

 

yup.......and theres no corner cutting......i got a thread up right now of one im doing for a memeber........gonna be a real nice motor......ready for a nice shot of spray

 

that is a good deal. how much shot can the short block hold and i never heard of the magnum crank is it a nicer one or a cheaper callis crank

 

Hmmm, I know quick IS the man ..but,... $600 for a 4340 crank,$300 for rods,$400 for pistons,200 to balance it
=$1,500
Heads and caM$ 1000 minimum
=$2500
bore,line bore,hone,clearance..$750 here
=$3200
Lifters,pushrods,roller rockers $500
=$3700
timing chain,crank sprocket,head gaskets $170
=$3870
front/rear,pan,intake,exaust gaskets $70
=$3940
injectors $200
=$4140
tune $200
=$4340
Converter(auto?) $400
=$4740
Fuel pump & reg & oil pump $270
=$4910
Break in back to back oil changes and fluids $80?
$5090
So where does one cut any of this so far on a forged budget build? Buying used parts?? I suppose...... And how about that transmission that will puke next? Then the 10bolt?.....
So much for a "KiT". uncle Sam..., I need my money now? Good thing I don't have an "old lady" u doubt one would've put up with this list LOL!

 

blocks safe for a 200shot on top of 550-600na hp......i wouldn't be afraid of 750-800hp on it at all...................the magnum is callies flagship forged crankshaft right now.....im running some light rods and pistons though so it was on a lathe before balancing.....keep in mind im spinning a boat load of rpm so the light parts are key to durability and power