New Engine...ZZ383.

[trapin]

Has anyone seen this new engine available through GM Performance Parts? I don't remember seeing it the last time I checked their product lineup last Summer. This must be a new engine they're offering. $4800 for a 383 crate motor running 425 horse and 460 ft lbs of torque. That's not bad at all. And it has a 4340 crank, aluminum heads and hydraulic roller camshaft.

Check it out! (http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/120/products/156334/ZZ383-425-425-HP-383-Small-Block-Crate-Engine-with-Aluminum-Heads.htm)

[Nova-Mann]

I have one in my shop just waiting to be installed. I still have a lot of chassis work to do, so it will be mid to late summer before I get it all together. In all my researching I decided on this engine because it seems to have all the good parts and should make a strong yet reliable engine for what I want. I can't justify all the time and $$$$$ to have a car that you can only occasionally drive, and only short distances at that. If I decide to take a trip to the "sunny south" (I live in Washington), then I don't want to have to worry about using AAA to tow me someplace to patch it together again. It may not be 700+ hp, but it will fry the 315/35/17's plenty good. Actually I hope the tires hook up and fold my head around the back of the seat. Well, not likely, huh. But I plan on a 750 dbl. pump to start with (have one) and FI later. And yes, it is new.

[gen3bu]

imho that is the most impressive crate motor from gm right now. when you consider hp/dollar and hp/cid.

[boodlefoof]

I just saw it over at the Sallee-Chevrolet website the other day. I thought it looked like a nice package.