Need help selecting a top end package
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Need help selecting a top end package Hey guys, Im rebuilding my 96 SS this summer and was looking at this...
http://www.victoryracingengines.com/...TX&BLOCK=SHORT
if you scroll down to the bottom im looking at the victory lane 383 short block.
My plans are to throw some boost at the motor via a heavily modified (read: drastically improved) STS kit and was wondering what you all thought of that setup, is that overkill?
Also, where would you all reccomend that I look at for a top end package? I know that AI is popular around here....
thanks in advance!
http://www.victoryracingengines.com/...TX&BLOCK=SHORT
if you scroll down to the bottom im looking at the victory lane 383 short block.
My plans are to throw some boost at the motor via a heavily modified (read: drastically improved) STS kit and was wondering what you all thought of that setup, is that overkill?
Also, where would you all reccomend that I look at for a top end package? I know that AI is popular around here....
thanks in advance!
Have you talked to any local machine shops? Reason being I'd much rather build a relationship with a local engine builder that you can get ahold of and talk directly to rather than be put on hold and have to talk to someone who has absolutely no clue and doesn't give a "Horton Hears a Who" about your block after it has been shipped.
And yes as far as heads/cam packages go it would seem AI is not a bad choice.
And yes as far as heads/cam packages go it would seem AI is not a bad choice.
AI, Lloyd Elliot, Port Pros, Lingenfelter, Craig Galant, etc....Talk to companies and YOU make the decision of who you trust. Advanced Induction and Lloyd are the most popular, and having talked to both, Lloyd got my business.
i would recommend staying way from vre. here is a thread in the nw section about one of there engines.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/northwest-members/902763-where-get-short-block.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/northwest-members/902763-where-get-short-block.html
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engine builder The offer LE but will put any one you want on.
http://www.golenengineservice.com/
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short block, long block. I have their 383 short block.
The offer LE but will put any one you want on.
http://www.golenengineservice.com/
The offer LE but will put any one you want on.
http://www.golenengineservice.com/
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I am a little older than most of you and have learned the hard way to look for VALUE not price because in the long run buying the good value is usually the least expensive way to go, going "cheap" often costs much more in the longrun.
I thought this was interesting, forum is intermittent now so if it doesn't work try again later.
http://www.impalassforum.com/vBullet...d.php?t=197891
I thought this was interesting, forum is intermittent now so if it doesn't work try again later.
http://www.impalassforum.com/vBullet...d.php?t=197891
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I totally agree on the value aspect which is why I was leaning towards VRE. For a little more money you get way better internals. ive tried hitting a couple of those impalassforum links around this forum and they never seem to work...I just assumed it no longer exhisted.
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wow...they told him it was a Callies and gave him Eagle? classy operation....yeah, im just about set on that VRE package unless anyone thinks thats too much engine for my application or has a better motor that I should be looking at. Also, now that I have officially hijacked my own thread, lets get back to what kind of top end package I should be looking at...AI, LE, .........?
Burtonsville Machine
(301) 490-3131
They have an excellent reputation with the Pro Stock people all along the eastern seaboard. They may be a little more expensive than other shops, but hands down I would rather pay for someone who is familiar w/ the LTx engine.
