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Here is a unique situation on a brand new 383ci LT1 (1993-1997 F-body, 1992-1996 Corvette) shortblock. I have priced it accordingly since it needs two minor issues addressed. The engine is brand new. It was installed in a car, started, and ran for approximately 1 minute.
Two issues:
1. The rotating assembly has been balanced, but the balance is unknown. The previous owner sold it without the correct flywheel. This engine will need to be disassembled to verify the current balance and have your flywheel/flexplate balanced accordingly.
2. Coolant mixed with oil for a very brief amount of time. The previous owner forgot(?) to torque the head bolts. The engine was started/ran for about 1 minute with the head bolts only being torqued to about 20lb-ft. A small amount of coolant made it past the head gasket and mixed with the oil. I doubt the bearings were compromised with the brief period of operation, but the bearings will need to be checked. The engine already requires disassembly for the balance to be checked, so the bearings can be inspected during this time.
Now, on to the good part...
383ci LT1 shortblock for boost/forced induction application
-Machine work and assembly by Bill Ceralli in Paterson, NJ (paperwork for build included)
-Callies Dragonslayer 3.75" 4340 forged crank
-JE/SRP forged pistons, -16cc dish
-Hellfire rings
-Eagle 4340 forged H-beam rods with upgraded L-19 bolts
-4 bolt splayed billet cap conversion
-ARP 4-bolt studs (mains)
-Melling M55HV pump
-Welded pickup tube
-Stock LT1 F-body oil pan
-Comp Cams custom blower grind (w/cam card)
The paperwork shows over $5000 for this shortblock.
$2300 w/o cam, $2500 w/cam
The shortblock must be picked up in Rochester, NY. Will not ship.
Wow, previous owner sounds like a total flake. But that seems like a good deal on good parts! Good luck with your sale, and I hope this ends up in better hands.
JakeRobb - I agree. It's a shame that a couple flaky moves creates a situation like this. In any case, the shortblock is a very nice piece and someone will get a great deal on it.
To add: My guess is that this is an internally balanced rotating assembly which would only require that the flywheel/flexplate be zero balanced. This would essentially then cost nothing for additional balancing of the rotating assembly, only the cost to verify. But, it will need investigation either way.
I added it up and it looks like around $5800 for the shortblock related charges (or I should say what is included with this package). I didn't include the damper in my calculation since that is not included. There is a charge for what looks like an aftermarket oil pan on here. The motor has the stock pan and therefore I did not include that in the calculation.
Some of these labor charges are somewhat ridiculous (high) compared to what most reputable machine shops charge; however, it gives you the details of what this shortblock is/has.
Paperwork:
Last edited by Jason Short; 08-18-2017 at 09:24 AM.
I just picked this up from Jason and it's exactly as advertised, Jason is a stand-up guy for anyone looking for LT1 parts, Jason is the guy to deal with.
Hey Jason just wanted to give you an update on the shortblock, my engine builder disassembled it and there is "NO" damage to the crank or any other parts at all so he's going to do some trick stuff to it to get it ready for turboing, thanks again for such a great deal.
08-15-2017, 08:36 AM
