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PanelDeland · 08-31-2002, 08:50 AM

Chevy has a new 383 crate engine.It is about $3800.00. They didn't list a price on the short block.I would check into that, use your existing heads. Then save until you can get a set of edelbrocks or other aluminum heads.With this crate engine and Vortecs they claim around 340 hp I think. This would be a good combo to build to 12's.I think with this short block, a set of decent aluminum heads and your intake and a 650-750 I think you could probably get a street idle and still get into the 12's depending on traction.

08-31-2002, 08:50 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Chevy has a new 383 crate engine.It is about $3800.00. They didn't list a price on the short block.I would check into that, use your existing heads. Then save until you can get a set of edelbrocks or other aluminum heads.With this crate engine and Vortecs they claim around 340 hp I think. This would be a good combo to build to 12's.I think with this short block, a set of decent aluminum heads and your intake and a 650-750 I think you could probably get a street idle and still get into the 12's depending on traction. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"