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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by agent kronus
that sounds like a beast your building there! nice

the going rate for a zz383(425bhp) long block, is about 5000$, =£2500 + tax/shipping comes out around £3500, just need a intake, carb and water pump, I just brought a rpm airgap and a holley 750 vac sec

so this does seem like, the cheapest way for more power

also the zz383 comes with a mild cam so they claim, so still room for improvement

cheers

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Sounds like a good move (for starters!)
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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Why not go to the 572? If it's big you want, then....they don't come any bigger. As prevously stated; there is no replacement for displacement.
I'm going the 383 stroker route with my mobile money pit. Weight, fuel economy, drivability, cost etc. are factors to consider.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by VIPERBARON
Why not go to the 572? If it's big you want, then....they don't come any bigger. As prevously stated; there is no replacement for displacement.
I'm going the 383 stroker route with my mobile money pit. Weight, fuel economy, drivability, cost etc. are factors to consider.
You could buy another C3 for the price of the 572 crate engine...
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by VIPERBARON
Why not go to the 572? If it's big you want, then....they don't come any bigger. As prevously stated; there is no replacement for displacement.
I'm going the 383 stroker route with my mobile money pit. Weight, fuel economy, drivability, cost etc. are factors to consider.
why dont more people just add a super charger/turbo, to get more power??, a 383 with blower seems like a nice idea!

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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
You could buy another C3 for the price of the 572 crate engine...
yeah a 572 does seem quite pricey!

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