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RE: 383 - 11/1/2006 4:47:49 PM

LaffCo

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Hey Andross,
the REAL question is what do you have to spend? If you are serious about building something why don't you give us a call and we can point you in the right direction. I would be more then happy to speak with you regarding the NECESSITIES and the " Bobbles and Bolt ons " that aren't crucial. I also could tell you buying parts yourself and Putting it together can get pricey unless you get Awesome deals on everything. We for example have deals with alot of higher end parts Co's that enable us to give solid packages with GOOD components. Like I said we can build you up something for alot better then 9,000.... We are building 2 STRONG Stroker motors in the 5-6,000 price range wich will have all the goodies... MSD, Dart Heads, Holley Carb etc. So as I said... the REAL question is what do you want to spend. If you want to get serious let me know

Either way, We would be more then happy to point you in the right direction.

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RE: 383 - 11/1/2006 4:56:11 PM

Andross

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Like I said before. I am a full time student/part time worker..

So I really dont have the best budget..
I have very little money saved right now buy I just wanted to try doing the research.
What would I be able to get for 2500-3000?

anything.. Turn key or not.

Also, What is a good time to call? I'm in Arizona and dont get off work till 9PM. i have free time from 12-2

Thanks again!

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RE: 383 - 11/1/2006 5:35:52 PM

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quote:

So I really dont have the best budget..
I have very little money saved right now buy I just wanted to try doing the research.
What would I be able to get for 2500-3000?

Well to be honest you absolutely right. Your budget isn't the best. But for that price range we can go a number of different routes. We can build you an absolute BADASS Short Block. For 3,000 We could probably put together a Long Block with Dart Heads. If you could swing 4,000 We could go with a long block and some Lafferty Performance Cylinder Heads ( Designed and Assembled in our NASCAR Engine Shop ). We could spend the 2,500-3,000 on some BADASS Parts. There are countless ways we can go. If you want, give us a ring from 12-2 when you get your free time and we can discuss your options, Ask for Rob.

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RE: 383 - 11/1/2006 6:26:05 PM

Andross

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Thanks man! I'll try to give you a call tomorrow and talk it over with you

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RE: 383 - 11/1/2006 6:35:01 PM

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ORIGINAL: shnormo

Well from Proformance unlimited, you got all the parts listed, you see what you get, and that does come with the accessories. It is a TRUE DROP IN TURN KEY MOTOR!
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That looks to be the better of the two, still I agree with Andross it seems a bit high... especially with a cast crank.

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RE: 383 - 11/4/2006 10:59:06 AM

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My original plans was to rebuild to 350 into a 383 but I recently discovered that mine is a 305... There is no way I will be able to get my 305 to a 383 (Safley).

So I was thinking.
If I bought a crate 350 and bored to a 383 and then got all the preformance parts and everything I want to get I would prob cost me around 3500-4000 easily... wounldn't it?

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RE: 383 - 11/4/2006 11:51:57 AM

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You are not going to get your 305 to a 383. If you are going to buy a crate just buy the 383 crate you buy a 350 crate and you need to change all the stuff we mentioned before to get to 383(the 3.75" crank makes the 383). You get a 4 bolt 350 block from a junk yard and you are at the start of this post again. You want to stay in that price range get a 350 do a good rebuild with some mild performance parts and you can still make in the 350+ hp range and be well within your budget put the extra in the subframe and suspention and have a well mannered street car.

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RE: 383 - 11/4/2006 4:33:11 PM

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ORIGINAL: GRIFF

You are not going to get your 305 to a 383. If you are going to buy a crate just buy the 383 crate you buy a 350 crate and you need to change all the stuff we mentioned before to get to 383(the 3.75" crank makes the 383). You get a 4 bolt 350 block from a junk yard and you are at the start of this post again. You want to stay in that price range get a 350 do a good rebuild with some mild performance parts and you can still make in the 350+ hp range and be well within your budget put the extra in the subframe and suspention and have a well mannered street car.

It's soooo easy to get a 350 to make that kind of horsepower. You might as well just go with a 350. Way easier on the budget. If you go for a 383 buy it as a crate.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/350-Crate-Engine-290-HP-HO-12499529-P824C53.aspx
If you're on a budget, that's the best engine you could go for in terms of bang for your buck. Put that in it, do the subframe and suspension as GRIFF says, and then add performance parts over time when you have the money. 290HP is still quite a bit in a 2nd gen camaro.

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RE: 383 - 11/4/2006 10:57:29 PM

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I had a car 20 something years ago with a 400 in it it was the 255 hp 2bbl version we changed the cam put headers and a 4 bbl on it. I had a great time with that car it would easily light them up and ran on pump gas, I doubt if it even made 350 HP.

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RE: 383 - 11/6/2006 9:55:26 AM

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quote:

So I was thinking.
If I bought a crate 350 and bored to a 383 and then got all the preformance parts and everything I want to get I would prob cost me around 3500-4000 easily... wounldn't it?

Andross, you are much better off trying to buy a 383 crate motor as is, as oppose to buying a 350 and modifying it. As stated before, I know we have competitive prices on our 383 stroker motors and they are built by the highest calibur individual(s). If I were you I'd much rather buy a complete setup, then go the route of chasing down parts and trying to see if they can work together well enough, and even if you can afford them. when you buy a package deal, things tend to be cheaper. There are companies out there like the GMPP division that can sell cheap 350's that can definetly get the job done. I have stated to other individuals numerous times about how impersonal something like that can be, but if it is what you can afford then by all means go for it. If you would like some insight, we would be more then happy to help you out and possibly do some buisness with you and save you some money. Give us a call if you need anything Andross.

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