I was wondering if this package is worth the money, or should I try to buy all the parts to make my own.

Description:
Victory Racing Engines 396ci LT1 engine rounds out our LT1 line-up. It is the largest LT1 engine we produce. Whether you are looking for a street/strip package or looking for an all out race combo, the VRE 396 LT1 is the pinnacle of LT1 Performance.
Specs:
Compstar 3.875" Stroke 4340 Crankshaft
Compstar 6.000" H-Beam Rods
SRP -5cc Flat Top Pistons
Mahle Rings
Clevite Rod Bearings
Clevite Main Bearings
Clevite Cam Bearings
ARP Main Studs
Balance Rotating Assembly
Fully Machine Block w/ Deck Plates
Blueprint and Assemble

Options:
Fel-Pro Head Gaskets $39.99ea
Cloyes Timing Set $90.99
Comp Cams Camshaft $245.99
BBK 58mm Throttle Body $309.99
Piston Coating on Skirts and Tops $315
ATI Harmonic Balancer $379.99
ARP Head Studs $124.99
Upgrade to Callies Dragonslayer Crankshaft $500
Upgrade to Diamnd Pistons and Rings $250.00

Price:
$3700.00 *No Block Core Requirred*

 

Also will my stock lt1 parts fit on that block. I.E. intake manfoild and heads.

 

It's a really good combo for the price; and stock parts will fit; but an upgrade to the heads/cam department is HIGHLY suggested.

 

Parts are fairly priced, machine shops make money on machine work/labor, they don't make a ton on the retail end of parts. I can't see doing a 396 and leaving the stock heads on. Save money and do a 355 with heads and cam.

 

Thanks, ill keep looking around

 

I think it would be good to know what exactly he plans on doing before shooting off ideas like "Save money and do a 355 with heads and cam.".

If you plan on doing heads later, I recommend doing the 396 now. That way you are not building it twice.

If you never plan to do heads on the 396, do a 355 h/c.

 

Ya, I was planing on buying heads, cam, and intake down the road when I get more cash flow

 

You may want to work with Eric and see if he can cut you a deal on a turn key setup. It's more $$ up front but less in the long run.

 

I say go 396 then, that way its ready for the future. Obviously it will not run top notch at first but you will be able to drive it fine.

 

Any tips on the other parts ill need down the road, I.E. not stock heads and cam lol

 

well whats done to you car as of now?

If your stock you could get the bolt ons done. That way when you do build a motor all you will be paying for is the build.

Long tube headers, exhaust.
Cold air intake, pcm tune.
Gears, 1.6 roller rockers.

No matter what type of build you do down the road you will re use all 6 of those parts listed.
You should also do subframe connectors and a pcm tune.

 

I have a stock 93' z28 with a cai, but my oil pump went out and shot a rod. That is why I was planing on buying a short block. I was wondering on like what cam and other parts to finsh the short block that I should buy.

 

dont put any money into the 93, buy a C5 Z06

 

don't have the money for a c5 z06