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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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Crate shortblocks? Who's ordered?

Just curious who offers the best work and customer service. Part quality is important. I'm looking for something that will stand up to a LE3.I'M THINKING MAYBE A 396

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Re: Crate shortblocks? Who's ordered?

People seem to be real happy w/ the work that comes out of Victory Racing Engines and Golen Engine Service
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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We have various engine packages to choose from, and welcome the opportunity to assist you in reaching your performance goals. Please feel free to browse the packagages I listed below and contact us with any questions.

VRE 355LT1 Economy Shortblock-$2999.99 NO Core Charge
-Eagle 3.480” stroke Cast Crankshaft, Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods, SRP Pistons, Perfect Circle Rings, Clevite Main Bearings, Clevite Rod Bearings , Clevite Cam Bearings, ARP Main Studs

VRE 383LT1 Economy Shortblock-$3199.99 NO Core Charge
-Eagle 3.750” Cast Crankshaft, Eagle H- Beam Connecting Rods, SRP Pistons Perfect Circle Rings, Clevite Main Bearings, Clevite Rod Bearings, Clevite Cam Bearings, ARP Main Studs

VRE 355LT1 Racer Shortblock-$3290.00 NO Core Charge
-Eagle 3.480” stroke 4340 Crankshaft, Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods, SRP Pistons, Perfect Circle Rings, Clevite Main Bearings, Clevite Rod Bearings, Clevite Cam Bearings, ARP Main Studs

VRE 383LT1 Racer Shortblock-$3415.00 NO Core Charge
-Eagle 3.750” stroke 4340 Crankshaft, Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods, SRP Pistons, Perfect Circle Rings , Clevite Main Bearings, Clevite Rod Bearings , Clevite Cam Bearings, ARP Main Studs

VRE 396LT1 Racer Shortblock-$3490.00 NO Core Charge
-Eagle 3.875” stroke 4340 Crankshaft, Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods, SRP Pistons, Perfect Circle Rings, Clevite Main Bearings, Clevite Rod Bearings , Clevite Cam Bearings, ARP Main Studs

Old Mar 2, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Re: Crate shortblocks? Who's ordered?

Eric, when you say No core charge, do you mean that I can keep my engine, or that you dont charge me up front?
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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it would seem that you would keep your old motor.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Eric,

You should add which of those setups are 4 bolt and 2 bolt.

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Also, how much juice would the 396 take????
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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www.golenengineservice.com is hard to beat. I just love my 383 .
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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I would go with a 383 over a 396 better rod angles less stress on the wrist pin from what i ve been told

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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You can keep your old engine.


Originally Posted by cjmatt
Eric, when you say No core charge, do you mean that I can keep my engine, or that you dont charge me up front?
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric@Victory Racing
VRE 383LT1 Racer Shortblock-$3415.00 NO Core Charge
-Eagle 3.750” stroke 4340 Crankshaft, Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods, SRP Pistons, Perfect Circle Rings , Clevite Main Bearings, Clevite Rod Bearings , Clevite Cam Bearings, ARP Main Studs
Thats the one Im ordering next week, to bolt an LE3 setup onto. Just undecided on weather or not to get the 4 bolt mains...

Old Mar 4, 2006 | 04:18 AM
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i love my LT4 396 long block from golen.
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh'95Z28conv
Thats the one Im ordering next week, to bolt an LE3 setup onto. Just undecided on weather or not to get the 4 bolt mains...

4 bolt mains are always worth it... that's why I asked which packages come with them or not.

I don't even do LT1 motors without 4 bolt mains anymore.

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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SStrokerAce
4 bolt mains are always worth it... that's why I asked which packages come with them or not.

I don't even do LT1 motors without 4 bolt mains anymore.

Bret
Yea, thats what Im thinking. Ive alreaty got about $8000 into this setup with every little thing I need, whats another $800 to take the only possible weak point out of the setup.
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Re: Crate shortblocks? Who's ordered?

What the difference between 2 and 4 bolt??Where it is the 2 or 4?
As i know my blokc is cast iron! 1996 Lt1!
And can i find some where aluminum?
If replace cast iron with aluminum it can reduce weight of the car a lot!
I am not right?
Thanks!



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