Engine Quote??
Prepystud00
08-13-2005, 02:45 PM
I have a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS (350 ci re-built) :rolleyes:
I need to know a engine price/quote on a custom vortec 383 engine/labor to do it.
How much would it be to remove my original 350 re-build engine out of my chevelle, and someone build a custom 383 small block (built for performance) pushing appox. 400+hp building it, placing it in my car and set it up. Need to know appox. how much it will be to make a 383 small block engine that pushes atleast 400+hp and the labor of doing it and setting it up and everything. Because i know a great mechanic that will do everything for me including parts and labor, for $4,000 even. He builds his own engines and is a license, full-blown authorized mechanic. That was his quote for me just wondering on how much it would be if a shop did it or something so i know i'm saving some kind of money.
Is it possible to get a 383 to push almost 500+ hp? Which is better 383 ci or 396 ci in this situation?
Thx to all that replys to the post. I really appreciate it. :biggrin:
I need to know a engine price/quote on a custom vortec 383 engine/labor to do it.
How much would it be to remove my original 350 re-build engine out of my chevelle, and someone build a custom 383 small block (built for performance) pushing appox. 400+hp building it, placing it in my car and set it up. Need to know appox. how much it will be to make a 383 small block engine that pushes atleast 400+hp and the labor of doing it and setting it up and everything. Because i know a great mechanic that will do everything for me including parts and labor, for $4,000 even. He builds his own engines and is a license, full-blown authorized mechanic. That was his quote for me just wondering on how much it would be if a shop did it or something so i know i'm saving some kind of money.
Is it possible to get a 383 to push almost 500+ hp? Which is better 383 ci or 396 ci in this situation?
Thx to all that replys to the post. I really appreciate it. :biggrin:
bluechevelle
08-13-2005, 04:34 PM
It might be possible to get a 383 to 500hp, but it is definaltly not plausible. If you are looking for 400HP, my 350 with a 280 Liniti cam, roller rockers and a few other goodies dyno'ed out at 406HP. It sounds like you want as much HP as possible and if that is the case you should go with a 454. But to awnser your question a 396 would be a much better motor to modify. Spending $4000 to get a 383 to 400HP does not make alot of sence to me when you can get a stock 454 with 450HP for a good$1500 less. Use that extra money and you can get over 550HP.
jesse1970ss
08-14-2005, 03:14 AM
It might be possible to get a 383 to 500hp, but it is definaltly not plausible. If you are looking for 400HP, my 350 with a 280 Liniti cam, roller rockers and a few other goodies dyno'ed out at 406HP. It sounds like you want as much HP as possible and if that is the case you should go with a 454. But to awnser your question a 396 would be a much better motor to modify. Spending $4000 to get a 383 to 400HP does not make alot of sence to me when you can get a stock 454 with 450HP for a good$1500 less. Use that extra money and you can get over 550HP.
^^^^^agree,one day i want to replace my 350 with a 454.
^^^^^agree,one day i want to replace my 350 with a 454.
Prepystud00
08-16-2005, 01:18 PM
^^^^^agree,one day i want to replace my 350 with a 454.
Yes well where to find or buy one at that price is hard to find. Any suggestions? Or where to go to get one.
Yes well where to find or buy one at that price is hard to find. Any suggestions? Or where to go to get one.
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