If you're gonna go for the gold, you might as well do it with spirit fingers. 
cant decide ? 383 or zz4
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Somers CT
I vote for 383. I have a ZZ4, great engine, runs like a clock but it's a pig. I ended up replacing the heads and cam to make it go down the road better. Cost me allot more $$ in the long run. I was in the same position as you and made the wrong choice for my needs.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Tampa by way of MIAMI! FL
If you don't care about matching numbers just take the block it's a 4 bolt right? Make it what you want a forged 383ci rotating assy can be had relatively cheap and you can make it the exact compression you want put a Vortec topend on it with and RPM Airgap and your cam of choice with the carb you want. 500 hp and comprable TQ is attainable. Just be ready with the trans and the rear they might wanna go boom if not up to the task.
Hell you can build a 396 these days out of a SBC 350
Hell you can build a 396 these days out of a SBC 350
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From: Gig Harbor WA
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Mid West
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TG, I have a ZZ4 as well, not installed yet. I got it for a deal, around $2600. What exactly did you do to yours and what power/torque increases, and how much$$. I might be interested in mods before I install the motor??? Not to hijack the thread, you can PM me if you want.
Thanks!
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