I need to have my L98 rebuilt and would like to know how much I should expect to spend. Personally, I am leaning towards a 383 strong enough to reliably run low 11s and maintain streetability. Please list the major features of your rebuild and how much it cost.

Any help finding a good engine builder and / or machine shop in Orlando would also be greatly appreciated.

It would also be interesting to learn about any common pitfalls I should avoid.

 

just had my motor done 385 with 540 hp. and 580 tq. plan on spending 4500 - 6500 for good long block.


[This message has been edited by QUICK-AS -#$%! (edited September 06, 2001).]

 

Hey man, do you have a garage and alot of tools?

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• Red '88 IROC 305 TPI T-5 w/3.08
• Accel 300+ Ignition
• Accel 300+ Pro Sleeve Plug Wires
• AC Delco Rapid Fire Plugs
• Dual Friction Stage III Centerforce Clutch
• Energy Suspension Transmission Mount
• Flowmaster Force II 3 Chamber Cat Back Exhaust
• Gutted Airboxes
• Hypertech Stage II PROM
• Hypertech Airfoil
• Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
• Best Maryland (40 degrees) E/T 14.686, 60' 2.205, 1/8th mile 9.461, 1/4 mile MPH 93.91
• Best Florida (80 degrees) E/T 14.88, 60' 2.163, 1/8th mile 9.540, 1/4 mile MPH 92.74
• Best 60' 2.163(Florida)
• TPiS AFPR set to 42psi using Accel Fuel Pressure Gauge (Installed after Maryland run)
• Aluminum Driveshaft (Installed after Maryland run)

I am looking to buy Edelbrock T.E.S. headers with the y-pipe. I am also looking for a 3.42 - 3.55 posi disc rear. cheesy@fred.net is my e-mail, send a letter if you can help!

 

I don't know if this will help, but there's a guy who has a shop on Hanging Moss Rd, which runs between Semoran/436 and Forsyth. I'm told he builds racing engines. I hear him breaking in engines all the time from across the street where I work. Take a spin down that road sometime and keep your eyes on the north side of the street, you'll see the place. Sorry I can't remember what it's called.

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D.R. Stevens
1984 Trans Am 305HO L69
all the usual external/free mods, original engine
1991 Firebird 305 L03
bone-dead-slow-stock