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Where can I get a 383 shortblock done Cheaply and GOOD

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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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I have a budget right now of $3000 to $4000, I will pull the motor myself probably, where can I get a great performing short block built and machined for that price? or am I just dreaming? If so I can save for another 6 months I prefer the DFW area, I know there has to be a few places some of you have used.

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Hooker Headers coated shorties
Borla Exhaust
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NX 2nd GEN 125 shot
BMR Torque Arm
BMR SFC
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BMR Panhard Rod
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 12:26 AM
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Base 383 CID LT1 Short Block $2800.00

Nodular Iron Crankshaft
Stock Connecting Rod with ARP Rod Bolts
Custom Forged Pistons
Childs and Albert Ring Set Plasma Moly Ring Set
Clevite 77 H Series Racing Bearing
Melling HV Oil Pump
ARP Main Studs
Rotating Assembly Fully Balanced and Engine Blueprinted
Custom Hydraulic Roller Camshaft To Match Engine Combination
GM Timing Chain
383 CID LT1 Short Block $3600.00

4340 Forged Crankshaft
4340 Connecting Rods
Custom Forged Pistons
Childs and Albert Ring Set Plasma Moly Ring Set
Clevite 77 H Series Racing Bearing
Melling HV Oil Pump
Rotating Assembly Fully Balanced and Engine Blueprinted
Custom Hydraulic Roller Camshaft To Match Engine Combination
GM Timing Chain

1 year 12000 mile warrenty

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Old Jun 9, 2002 | 04:31 PM
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Dude, I have a 383 short or long block I would love to sell for cheap if your interested. I live in Plano off 75. Motor is 4 bolt with scat crank, polished rods and polished KB pistons. The motor is sitting in my garage and has not been run. Is for an automatic trans. We can look at the bottom end and top end also.
Old Jun 9, 2002 | 06:10 PM
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email me your phone #

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1997 Firebird Formula
GTP stage II heads
52mm BBK throttle body
GTP extreme CAM
Ported Intake
Hooker Headers coated shorties
Borla Exhaust
3.73's
Bilsteins
Eibach
SLP cold air
NX 2nd GEN 125 shot
BMR Torque Arm
BMR SFC
BMR Control Arms
BMR Panhard Rod
Old Jun 10, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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Thx for all the info so far, I got a guy who will do the assembly, and I like his price quote for the parts, I was gonna wait to see if another idea popped up, but having a msg posted about a shortblock, with no email or # is a little frusterating lol

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1997 Firebird Formula
GTP stage II heads
52mm BBK throttle body
GTP extreme CAM
Ported Intake
Hooker Headers coated shorties
Borla Exhaust
3.73's
Bilsteins
Eibach
SLP cold air
NX 2nd GEN 125 shot
BMR Torque Arm
BMR SFC
BMR Control Arms
BMR Panhard Rod
Old Jun 12, 2002 | 10:08 PM
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I would go to Kim Barr Racing Engines. He does awesome work for a decent price. He does it all. He built my 355, balanced and blueprinted. He is located in Garland.

Michael

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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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I am 99% sure who I will be going with for the price and quality, just wanted to be totally positive. Thanks for the info!
Old Jun 17, 2002 | 03:09 AM
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well get someone who will give you a warrenty and stand behind there work

flood control can kiss my A$$

Old Jun 17, 2002 | 06:31 AM
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Thats my thinking exactly.
Old Jun 19, 2002 | 01:01 PM
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Have you purchased a short block yet? You can call me at 972/633-2493 and check mine out if you want. I live in Plano off 75.
Old Jun 21, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Black95Form, where is Richardson, Tx? (in relation to San Antonio) What is the phone number of that guy that builds 355's? Can you E-mail me, I have so many questions.
Old Jun 21, 2002 | 11:11 AM
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I meant to say Garland. I am going to rebuile my engine to a 355, and this Kim barr sounds promising. My E-mail address is vaiouser81@hotmail.com
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