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03-28-2005 #1
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Looking for advice on engine purchase
I've started shopping for an engine to put in my 68 Camaro. Just received a quote for the following:
Chevy 383 stroker, 2 bolt main
Pro Topline aluminum heads (64cc chambers / 200cc runners)
Studded mains and heads
Hypereutectic pistons (Keith Black, maybe?)
Eagle forged rods and nodular steel crank (internally balanced)
Pro Comp full roller rockers
Edelbrock Performer intake and 750cfm carb w/ electric choke
Wolverine (Blue Racer??) camshaft (.488 lift, 234deg/244deg, 114deg separation)
New bearings, timing chain, HEI, water pump, oil pan, flexplate, and freeze plugs.
Estimated at 9.5:1 compression and 400hp / 400#ft.
What should I expect to pay for this setup fully assembled by a reputable engine shop, but not installed?
And how "streetable" is this engine? The cam is a little more aggressive than I had planned originally, but the builder says it should work great in the 383. The car will be used mostly for cruising around town, with an occasional run down the quarter mile.
I'm a "newbie", so any feedback would be helpful.
Thanks!
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03-28-2005 #2
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It's horribly mismatched with that cam and a Performer intake, needs a air gap intake. Also, I wouldn't run a edelbrock carb on anything but a mud truck, need a 750 Holley. I would also seriously consider a upgrade to forged pistons from the hyperexplosives. Also should consider bumping comression to low 10s.
Price wise, I would not even care until they corrected the mistakes. Properly matched, 383 inches, that stick, 10.? to 1 compression, should easily make 450HP
03-28-2005 #3
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68 Driver,
Stick with Frank.He will lead you to the promised land!!! He gave me some sound advice on a 406 small block that should be a runner.Im not much of a motorhead but frank is someone that gives good advice.
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03-28-2005 #4
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Frank is right on the money!
a good cam would be something like
276/284 solid flat tappet
248/253 duration @.050
.520/.535 lift
Perfomer RPM/air gap intake
750 or 950HP double pumper
10-10.5-1 compression with good quench etc..
just like frank stated.
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