383 Short Block
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383 Short Block
I'm new to the whole performance thing. I just bought my first Camaro about three months ago. It is an '84 Z28 with an L69 in it. I want to swap the 305 out with a 383 stroker, but I can't find a decently priced short block to start with. Can anybody tell me where I can get one for under 3 grand? Also, is the Edelbrock Power Package for a 383 worth the 2 grand? It's the one with the 200 cfm E-Tec heads.
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Have you talked to machine shops in your area? Most have 350 blocks laying around and would build up a 383 for you for a lot less than $3000.
An eBay search for "383 shortblock" came up with a couple for around $1700 (plus shipping).
The Edelbrock heads are okay, but their cams are paperweights.
Have you talked to machine shops in your area? Most have 350 blocks laying around and would build up a 383 for you for a lot less than $3000.
An eBay search for "383 shortblock" came up with a couple for around $1700 (plus shipping).
The Edelbrock heads are okay, but their cams are paperweights.
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Re: 383 Short Block
Thanks for the suggestions.
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