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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Value of this long block??

http://www.golenengineservice.com/di...fm?EngineID=34

golen engine service 383 TPI long block. for 5200 bucks?

ECM chip for $540.



uses eagle rotating assembly which is about 1000 right there and AFR heads are 1400 or so. i think i can build one for less tho. what do you think? is it worth it?
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
I have roughly $3500 in mine peicing it together. Most shops only get $1-400 to assemble an engine
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Yes that cam is about the same as the GM Hot cam kit, can't remeber what it costs, but since the heads come with springs and retainers you could buy the cam seperate. Figure $3200-$3500 if you have a block and it is ready to go.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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if you get a new engine Orr89RocZ i got 1st dibs on your 350
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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LOL, sure i think i may just do that and part it out. its got some mileage on it but runs great and i havent really beat on it either
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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how much you parting it out for? cuz im deff interested

edit: plus your only about 70 miles from where i live. i wouldnt mind the road trip

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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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i'll find out when i am able to do this motor build up. might not be till late fall 05 LOL
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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anyone else have an opinion on the golen long block???
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