Someone is selling the following, am I able to build this myself for 3k without using a core or is 3k for the following setup worth going for. All parts are new and unused except ofcourse the block etc that had machine work done.

Block:

Cleaned, dipped, blasted

Bored .030" over and honed

Align-honed

New Speed Pro freeze plugs, seals, and gaskets throughout

oilpan rail clearanced for stroker crank

Eagle ESP Cast/Steel 3.750" Stroke Crankshaft (Internal Balance) 1 piece rear seal part # 103523750i

6.0" 5140 steel SIR (Full float bushed) rods with ARP bolts (SIR6000BBLW), these rods are clearanced for up to a 600 lift cam

SRP Forged DISHED pistons 10.5:1 with a 58 cc head

Speed Pro Premium Plasma Moly Ring set

Clevite 77 MS909P Main & CB663P Rod bearings

Heads and Other:

Stock aluminum heads: ported on intake and exhaust runners with cleanup work in the bowl area head surface milled, 3 angle valve job, spring heights set

GM Performance Parts LT4 HOT Cam Kit (high performance valve springs, 1.6 ratio aluminum roller rockers, .525"int .525"exh 218/228 at .050" camshaft)

Crane Hi-Energy Roller Lifters

Trick Flow Pushrods

Melling Z28 Hi-Output Oil Pump

ARP Head, Rod, and Main Bolts Used throughout

 

Is it assembled? If it is, who built it? A shop or the guy in his garage? If you have to build it, I dont think it's an incredible deal. I just brought a Jasper rebuilt (I know not the same, but as a guage) 3yr/75k warranty and it was $2100 (i get the "Jobber" price). Hopefully someone else can help more! LOL
Mike

 

It has been assembled, comes with all paper work, "balance card" etc. It was not assembled by a shop, but suposedly a guy and his father that has built engines for 30 years as they put it. Are the parts themselves with that setup worth the cash, or am I better looking around more?

 

It doesn't sound too bad except I'd be a bit wary of the P-series bearings. I used them in my engine and pulled it after less than 200 miles and they were scorched. But I did have somewhat low oil pressure at idle and the temp skyrocketed once due to a failed electric water pump so that could have fried em. Still they should have been more durable. From now on I'm going with H-series in all my builds...

 

Thanks for the advise. Anyone else care to comment? I know theres better things you can get, im just trying to determine if it is a decent deal.

 

Hey,
I'm exploring options for my '96 Z28 right now too. I went on the Jasper
web site, the "regular" LT1 listed for $2800 and the "upgraded" was about
$3300.
Which one did you get ? Core charge, shipping ? The company
I work for has a chain of retail garages, so I should get the good guy
price too. May have it installed as well.
Sorry for hijacking the thread, but I'm close to doing the rebuilt, but would
love a 383. I think the 383 is just out of reach for me.