hey guys, Im new to the forum and need some help with a 383 build. Last year I rebuilt my engine and made it a 355, but now I have a spare block that I want to start my 383 build on. I am doing some research, and there are tons of options, and hopin for some .02 from you guys. And want to make sure I have the right parts list and things i need to replace and such. No budget persay but looking to spend around 5k for entire build. And engine will always be N/A.

1. block bored 30 over
2. Crank/pistons/rods- Not sure to buy a whole rotating assembly anywhere from 800-1400$. Does crank need to be forged? how bout pistons and rods?
Any brand names you guys recommend?
3. heads/cam- plan on using le2 package from lloyd elliot, with probalby224/236 .573/.570 112 LSA cam
4.Intake- stock one ported by LE
5.Converter-Probably a yank ss3200 or 3600
6.Looking for longtube headers, not sure what to get
7.Electric Water Pump
8. And can I just other misc. parts off my current engine?

I read that I need to make sure my clearances are good? what exactly are they talking about? Im sure theres alot Im missing, but if you guys can help, that would be greatly appreciated?

 

Need to idnetify the engine platform - Gen 1 SBC, LT1, LS1???? I realize you can't bore an LS1 0.030 over.... but at least narrow it down. We can guess the reference to LE means its an LT1.... but why guess?

Why not add a "Signature" with basic info about your car - year, model, engine, trans and major mods.

Once you identify the engine platform, I'll move your post to the correct engine tech forum.

 

OK.... now I see you have this posted on LT1 Based Engine Tech already. Please post a specific topic only ONCE, and only on the correct forum.