blown383

Does this look right in terms of costs for a blown 383? I'm trying to find out if the price is reasonable?

Block machining w/hone deck $300.00
Valve job $110.00
Pressure test heads $ 0.00
Cylinder head resurfacing $ 70.00
SCAT/JE Rotating assembly + $1389.00
cam, bearings, ARP main studs
Upgrade to 4340 steel crank $250.00
Upgrade to 4340 H beams $120.00
Assemble long block $450.00
Complete balance $125.00
Stroker clearance $ 45.00
Canton 15-242T Pan $283.00
Oil pan pick up $ 34.00
Cut dual key crankshaft $100.00
Gasket set $121.00
ARP head studs $171.00
Melling oil pump $ 0.00
Machine timming cover for BB hub $ 20.00

Total labor: $1200.00
Total parts: $2368.00
Total + 8.25% sales tax $3763.36

-B

97WS6SCharged

Looks about right for a 383. What are you using for main caps?

blown383

I am not sure... I thought about the splayed cap conversion but everyone that I talked to says its over kill and the money spent could be used somewhere else.

-B

97SS4KS

Yep,
Looks about right. I spent over 6K for mine;however, I got a long block.

P.S.
I miss LA

ss#1230

im not talkin smack but, you have a $6000 383 LT1 with a sts turbo and youve only got 350rwhp?

doesnt sound right.......

97SS4KS

No sir, this is not correct. Those numbers are with the base system with stock motor. I got an fully forged 383 with a upgraded T-67 turbo. The car is in the shop now getting tuned. I do not have numbers on the new setup yet. Good catch.

ss#1230

alright. do you have an intercooler on it now?

that'll be a helluva set up youve got.....

97SS4KS

Thats one of the items I will be working on in the future. I also have to get a new rear and rebuilt tranny. I already spent a lot of money and still have a lot to do. But, we are working toward the goal. Its makes it more fun when you do it in steps

ss#1230

yeah i now about the money. this is not a cheap hobby.

blown383

I finally got the motor back and here is the final breakdown on costs:

Block machining w/hone deck $300.00
Valve job $110.00
Pressure test heads $ 0.00
Cylinder head resurfacing $ 70.00
SCAT/Probe Forged Rotating assembly $1389.00
Upgrade to 4340 steel crank $250.00
Upgrade to 4340 H beams $120.00
Assemble long block $450.00
Complete balance $125.00
Stroker clearance $ 45.00
Canton 15-242T Pan $283.00
Oil pan pick up $ 34.00
Cut dual key on crankshaft + machine front timing cover for BB hub $100.00
Splayed caps + machine work for conversion $275.00
Stroker clearance $45.00
Gasket set $121.00
ARP head studs & main studs $171.00
Melling oil pump $ 0.00
Crane lifters $155.36

Total labor: $1475.00
Total parts: $2523.36
Total + 8.25% sales tax = $4,206.54

Does that sound like a fair price for a fully forged 383 with the 4 bolt splayed main cap conversion?
How much boost do you think it will handle?

-B

P.S. I forgot that the price included CC 977 springs & seats, Speed Pro Hell Fire rings, clevite bearings, & melling oil pump. They also spent time clearancing the oil pan to clear the dipstick tube.