How much did your 355 or 383 cost you?
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Originally posted by Dave88LX
Well, it looks like you're ready to drop some serious cash. My shop is giving me good prices on machining, and the other misc stuff. I could have bought my SCAT rotating assembly for $809 from a guy I know who's a dealer, but I payed $982 through the machine stop instead. One reason being if anything isn't correct, *I* don't eat the shipping charges. Plus, it gives him a little kick-back on profit.
If you search ebay etc., you can find some good deals. Depends on what you want to spend and how big of a name parts you want
You're not going to swap the engine yourself? Figure paying ~$800 or so to get the engine swapped.
Personally, I'd drop that $800 on tools and learn something
Well, it looks like you're ready to drop some serious cash. My shop is giving me good prices on machining, and the other misc stuff. I could have bought my SCAT rotating assembly for $809 from a guy I know who's a dealer, but I payed $982 through the machine stop instead. One reason being if anything isn't correct, *I* don't eat the shipping charges. Plus, it gives him a little kick-back on profit.
If you search ebay etc., you can find some good deals. Depends on what you want to spend and how big of a name parts you want
You're not going to swap the engine yourself? Figure paying ~$800 or so to get the engine swapped.
Personally, I'd drop that $800 on tools and learn something
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From: Brunswick, Maine 04011
Shortblock from Becks Racing was $4,000.00
new Opti (95 upgrade)
Hooker longtubes
cam
coil
Canton oil pan
Gaskets
New valve springs
Labor was $1,000.00
Of course I had to rebuild the tranny the following week too for more $$$
new Opti (95 upgrade)
Hooker longtubes
cam
coil
Canton oil pan
Gaskets
New valve springs
Labor was $1,000.00
Of course I had to rebuild the tranny the following week too for more $$$
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quote]is combination motorsports 383 street stroker http://www.cmotorsports.com/lt1shortblocks.htm a good deal?
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They are using the Eagle rotating assembly in some of their engines, and the 4 bolt splayed $4295 one is not that bad of a deal. It sounds about right for the money. I do not know the company though. I built a similiar motor using that rotating assembly, 4 bolt splayed, CC cam and it cost around the same, so it is not a bad deal if their machine work is top notch.
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They are using the Eagle rotating assembly in some of their engines, and the 4 bolt splayed $4295 one is not that bad of a deal. It sounds about right for the money. I do not know the company though. I built a similiar motor using that rotating assembly, 4 bolt splayed, CC cam and it cost around the same, so it is not a bad deal if their machine work is top notch.
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Originally posted by bad96firechikin
I spent total right around $6000 for my 355....all forged, Lt4 heads, cam, etc. Runs like hell. If i had it to do over, I'd have gone with a bigger cam, ported the stock heads and intake, but oh well. Built and installed myself. GOod luck. Any questions, just PM me.
I spent total right around $6000 for my 355....all forged, Lt4 heads, cam, etc. Runs like hell. If i had it to do over, I'd have gone with a bigger cam, ported the stock heads and intake, but oh well. Built and installed myself. GOod luck. Any questions, just PM me.
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Originally posted by Brettinator
6k for a standard 355 rebuild? Did you have someone install this for you or what? That's a crazy price for no more than a 355.
6k for a standard 355 rebuild? Did you have someone install this for you or what? That's a crazy price for no more than a 355.
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Thanks a lot guys.
You've made me total everything up. I just realised I'm paying more for my motor than my car. (9C1 Caprice, $4,000) I'm in it for $5,279 just on motor (383 forged eagle kit including ported aluminum heads w/ springs valves.)and I still need the following; Cam, Roller Rockers, Flexplate, Oil Pump, Main studs and Opti. I still needs Gears and a converter (and a trans when this one gets blown the f*ck up.) I've been saving using eBay and this site for non-wear items (Throttle body, oil pan, timing cover, etc...) and I'll be building it myself after it's out of the machine shop to save $$ too.
Is there a "Peformance Anonymous" group like they have for alcohlics and Gamblers? Or do they figure will just turn into alcoholics after we've spent so much on our cars and get us that way?
You've made me total everything up. I just realised I'm paying more for my motor than my car. (9C1 Caprice, $4,000) I'm in it for $5,279 just on motor (383 forged eagle kit including ported aluminum heads w/ springs valves.)and I still need the following; Cam, Roller Rockers, Flexplate, Oil Pump, Main studs and Opti. I still needs Gears and a converter (and a trans when this one gets blown the f*ck up.) I've been saving using eBay and this site for non-wear items (Throttle body, oil pan, timing cover, etc...) and I'll be building it myself after it's out of the machine shop to save $$ too.Is there a "Peformance Anonymous" group like they have for alcohlics and Gamblers? Or do they figure will just turn into alcoholics after we've spent so much on our cars and get us that way?
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Is there a "Peformance Anonymous" group like they have for alcohlics and Gamblers? Or do they figure will just turn into alcoholics after we've spent so much on our cars and get us that way?
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Originally posted by rpm4lalo
I tried to go cold turkey once but next thing you know I was back at the dragstrip. It is a vicious cycle.
I tried to go cold turkey once but next thing you know I was back at the dragstrip. It is a vicious cycle.
come on...go faster...u know you want to!
once you join, u can NEVER go back....
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