Looks like since I blew my motor this past weekend its time to start looking for a 383 Short Block. I see Combo MotoSports have some stuff, but no prices, kinda wanted to do a bit of comparision before I talk for real.

Anyone know some good places to look ?

 

Combo's got some of the best prices I've seen. Add in ~$500 in block work at a local machine shop.

 

I was kinda wondering that route also, buying a kit and giving a local shop everything to do, but wasnt sure on machining / assembly prices.

So If I choose to go that route you think about $500 ?

 

Yeah, around $300-500 worth of block work (clean, steam, deck, hone, bore, etc), plus whatever labor is to install the parts

 

How bout some more kits for under 1000? Is there any?

 

Check here

 

I'm thinking about building a 383 myself and have pretty much decided on finding a shop within a half day's driving distance with a good rep. Seen too many horror stories about previously well thought of shops not taking care of long distance customers. I want to be able to reach out and touch my machine shop in a reasonable amount of time.

 

I did my whole 383 top to bottom for $2500. Block, heads, machine work, intake, valvetrain, gaskets, etc.

If you know what you are looking for and don't mind waiting for deals you could ever do it cheaper. I just keeped checking ebay and the for sale section multiple times a day until I got all my parts.