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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Found this 383 on ebay, I am considering buying it. Looks great, sounds like a pretty good deal. Turnkey engine for under 5k with more horses/torque than a ZZ4. What would your concerns/questions be about this engine? I am wanting to put it in my 79 C3.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-350AL-383-406HP-4BOLT-CRATE-ENGINE-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-TURN-KEY-WORLD-HEADS-3-/200961351572?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eca3adf94&vxp=mtr
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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What would your concerns/questions be about this engine?
The specifics of the warranty would be a good place to start.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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My concern is it only has 406 hp. Too many mis-matched components.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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I would go with a ZZ383! or I would suggest this one as a budget alternative from a outfit you can trust:

https://www.yearone.com/Product/1953...vette/at350pc1

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I've never heard of Year One before... But that looks like a hell of a price for a 400hp crate. Interesting... Ill have to poke around a bit and see what all I can find out about them.
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