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383 idea is out 350 in.
I have decided to go with the GM Performance parts 350 HO "Base" engine. After College I will try to put in a 383. I added everything up and new Engine, Exhaust, and interior is going to cost around $5000. I will try to get more info up later on all the things I plan on putting in it.
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Sounds like a good plan. I've been pondering what engine to put in mine and am leaning towards that 350 also.
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Its cheap and puts out some decent HP. After the warrenty goes out I'll probably change the cam and lifters to a roller setup if they are cheaper by then if not then I'll just put a bigger cam in it.
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That's my thoughts exactly. I just don't have the money and can't see spending it right now for a 383 buildup. I've actually thought about buying one of these rebuilt short blocks from a local shop ($550) and replacing cam, adding vortec heads and intake, and going from there. However, you never know what you're getting from these guys. :(
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:) You will like it! :D
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I bought the uplevel from it that is sold as complete....no parts chasing needed lol
Depends on what truck but most were 2:73's unless ordered with 3:23 or 3:73 But IM sure I will be corrected on that!! lol |
I'm going with the base model so I can put an Edelbrock squarebore carb on it instead of the spreadbore. I'll have to get the rear end changed I don't like 2.73's. Is there anyway to find out what kind of rear end I have?
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you probly have a 3.08 rearend:D
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Here is the list :D
Engine Engine GM Per. Parts 350 HO "Base" engine: $2260 from Jegs (809-12486041) Intake manifold Edelbrock Performer Intake: $158 from Jegs (350-2116) Carb. Edelbrock 600 cfm squarebore: $245 from Jegs (350-1406) Distributer Flamethrower HEI Dist.: $219 from Jegs (751-D1000) water pump waterpump: $65 from Summit (SUM-311006) Exhaust Mufflers Edelbrock performer muffler 3" inlet, dual 2.5" outlet: $127x2 from Summit (EDL-5507) X-pipe Hedman universal 3" x-pipe: $193 from Jegs (500-18830) Cats. Dynomax 3" cat. converter: $140x2 from Jegs (289-15147) Exhaust Tips Hooker 2.5" ID, 4" outlet: $36x4 from Jegs (520-22032) Interior Seats Trailmax sport seats: $185x2 from Summit (BST-39347) Trailmax seat adapters: $73x2 from JC Whitney (47UV0167B) Floor Shifter B&M Light Truck Mega Shifter: $166 from Jegs (130-80680) Gauges Mikes Gauge setup: $482 from Jegs Radio Radio Install: $90 @ best buy Amp Jenson 2-channel 720 watt amp: $140 from Summit (RME-JXP720) Rear Speakers Jenson 6"x9" 180 watt speakers: $47 from Summit (RME-XS1693) Subs. Jenson 12" 525 Watt Subs: $40x2 from Summit (RME-XS1212) Front Speakers Kick panel set with speakers: $170 from LMC (38-8508) Total: $5509:eek: |
so what do you guys think of the list? Is there anything I left out or should change? The kick panels I'm not sure about its says in LMC they are for 73-79 but I'm sure I can get some for the same price or cheaper than LMC.
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Your going to put FOUR 4" tips on it? Maybe its just a typo, but save your self some money and just put 2. 4 will not look good. Everything else looks good though. Be carefull of s&*t that happens though, like maintanence or crap breaking. Had a good list myself till my trans. went caput. Now I gotta fork over cash for that, but thats okay. Now all thats left is work to fund that 5G budget. :D |
i'm gonna try and get the zz4:)
its not that much more than the 350HO deluxe that dave has, and it has aluminum heads, and more torque:D |
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your exhaust is WAY overkill unless you are gonna be at wot all the time.
oh, and get some better stereo stuff, everyone knows jensen stuff sucks!:D |
edelbrock doesnt have a performer muffler that goes from 3" to 2.5" other than the dual outlet one. what is wot?
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and you dont need 2 dual out mufflers. 2 single outs would be fine. and the 4 exhaust tips would not look good at all to me. |
Ok right now I'm reworking it. I might go with a 2.5" exhaust all the way through or with 3" until it gets through the cats. then go to 2.5" which if I do that I will be using two 2.5" inlet/outlet mufflers and will only have two tips.
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either one of those sounds good to me:bowtie:
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I agree you need 2.5" pipe. Also I would call around the dealerships in the area for a price on the engine. They may have a sale going on and not cost in shipping. Also do a search on google for that GM part number and see what comes up. I bet Jim Pace and others can beat Jeg's.
Look here 350HO This is where I bought mine from Jason. He works at the Cadiallac dealership in Florida but sells on the internet. It's one of the lowest prices I've seen. Like I said do a search for prices to see who may have the cheapest around. Same part with warranty but different sellers. :) Eric- Great idea but you thought about getting a ZZ4 shortblock minus the cam and timing gears? Then you have a great shortblock then add your cam, heads and intake of aftermarket companies and you got a hell of an engine. |
Yeah i would go with anything other than jensen. if i were you and was trying to stay cheap and not buy crap i would go with this
Pioneer 3-way 6X9's ($70 at walmart) 6X9 boxes for behind seat ($20 at walmart) go with some nice 3 1/2's in the dash. also if you dont have power windows in you truck you can also put some 6.5's in the door for about ($60 at walmart) get a cheap wimpy 2-channel for the 6x9's or 6.5's if you decide to run all three. but if not then drop the 6X9's go with an MTX 4122 amp and bridge that into a 10" mtx 6000 Woofer and that will run you maybe ($250 local audio store) buy a single truck box for about (50-60) so in the end you at about 400 without the 6.5's but i doubt you will need them. with what you have now you only are $437 anyways thats my two cents |
Here's a better engine price - the 71-85 lists a 265 hp, must be rv cam or something. It's in Dallas, maybe you can save shipping by picking it up yourself.
http://www.goautocenter.com/engines.htm Goodwrench warranty |
I got my motor from www.enginefactory.com They will build anything you want and give you a 1yr. warranty. I bought the 383/450hp package and never had a problem. Once the power bug bites ya you're gonna want more hp! They also sell short/long blocks with your choice of everything, plus these guys know the combonations that work. Good luck.....my advice-> get what you want now!
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