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Probably the most sage advice I’ve heard yet. Thank you, my friend, for this. No matter what I end up with, it’ll be double the power I have now,...
Im definitely going to be using aluminum heads, so not THAT budget. I saw Blueprint has a 383 with 10.6:1. Too high? I’ll call ARCE when I get a...
Here’s a a solid question I keep forgetting to ask. With the 91 octane we have here in CA, am I okay to run compression in the 10’s, or should I...
I’ve definitely read that if going with a 400, get an aftermarket block because of the rear main seal and lack of 2-bolt mains. Thank you, everyone!
Im definitely leaning towards the 383 and the 400 the most. I saw an episode of Engine Masters where they had a Blueprint 400 run to 7000, so I...
I really like the idea of starting off with a short-block and throwing on everything else myself. That way I’d get to learn a bit, too. BUT, I...
I’m thinking fully forged and roller, too. I could see how a torquey 383 would be good for small courses, like at Goodguys, but would it be good...
So... as for which SBC I should go with based upon my wants/needs...
Interesting find, nonetheless! Thanks for the input!
i saw the 619 area-code and my eyes lit up. Thank you!
Again, though, I think I’ve made up my mind on the SBC vs LS. Now I just need to decide which SBC is right for what I want the car to do.
Great question, and it’s hard to say, honestly. You said I could pay $10K, probably more in my case, to get an LS running. I could do that with my...
Thank you, and exactly what I was going for. I just want a low-budget car to have fun with. I’m not trying to beat everyone and make it to the...
I agree: the LS7 is definitely overpriced. $10K is a lot for a penny-pincher like myself. I’d have to be REALLY happy with it if I spent that...
This is what I was afraid of. I’m not debating which is better overall. I know the LS is superior, and I know it’s what I want eventually. I feel...
You bring up a couple of solid points. I actually would love to build my own motor, but I have zero experience and lack the tooling to do so. If...
So, if I stick with the SBC, is a crate 383 going to give me the performance I’m looking for? I have an obsession with high-RPM after doing a...
Thank you, and don’t apologize. I’m glad I’m not the only one thinking about this. While I may not be AS happy in the day with the motor, I will...
I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. Just when I think I’ve made up my mind, I change it. My goal this year was to not purchase anything I...
I didn’t think about weatherstripping... that’s a good idea. I’ll have to look around Home Depot to see what I can find. Was going to go today,...
