isaw this in my october issue of CHP...its a 350 block kit that includes..

4 bolt mains honed for moly rings
forged trw pistons
PAW heavy duty rods w/ chromoly rod bolts
custom ground crank on rod and main journals
double roller timing set
and ur choice of hydrualic or solid cam

this is for $1595

and the long block is everything above with
world products heads with 3 angle valve job (1.94/1.50)
hi performance springs
HD locks
chromoly pushrods
lifters
hi volume oil pump
long slot rockers
and a complete gasket set

this is for $2195

options are
10.1 compression (9.3 is included) $100
steel crank (is this forged?) $150
heads with 2.02 1.60 $110
guide plates $100
main stud kit (4 bolt mains) $59
head stud kit $125


how does this sound??....
im really thinking about this
let me know what u guys think...
later
rob

 

Is that already assembled?

It's not a bad price. If you want to make some power, I'd stay away from those heads though.

Any decent local machine shop in your area should be able to put together the same package for about the same cash.

 

it comes unassembled...which isnt a problem..

and i forgot one of the options

377ci for $300


i was thinking about the short block with the head and main studs 10.1 forged crank (which i have for my 305 but ill have to get it reblanced) and slap ona good set of heads and a lt1 intake..

 

For $1995 you can get a NEW ZZ4 shortblock assembled from GM. $1595 for questionable quality parts & no assembly doesn't sound like a good deal to me.

 

no ****?....i didnt knwo that...i only saw the complete motor for about 3 grand....can u get forged pistons with the zz4 short block?....im glad u told me this...

 

The ZZ4 comes with hypereutectics. Those are good to around 400-450 hp. I wouldn't really consider them for forced induction though.

 

They will hold up fine with a supercharger/turbo, so long as you don't get crazy with the boost, I wouldn't go over 10psi.

 

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ Search for part# 12561723
These guys sell it for $1886.00, I would figure shipping on top of that.

 

Just my opinion, but you guys are confusing new with 'better', and that's not always the case.

If he wants to put a blower on the motor, you'd have to buy the zz4 shortblock and change pistons to some forged ones. The gm steel crank is overpriced for the strength it offers compared to the steel $200 scat or eagle cranks.

Just my $.02. You could put together a stonger motor for the same price or cheaper by buying the right used parts, block, crank, rods, etc. than the zz4 shortblock, and putting it together yourself or pay the machine shop $250 to assemble it.

It's your money.