Buy 383 crate engine
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4th Gear
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Buy 383 crate engine
1975 vette
Looking to purchase a 383 425/475 hp engine. Can anyone give review on crate engines from:
SKIPWHITE, U.R.E., ROSS AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE
Suggest any other reasonably priced builders
thanks
Jim
Looking to purchase a 383 425/475 hp engine. Can anyone give review on crate engines from:
SKIPWHITE, U.R.E., ROSS AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE
Suggest any other reasonably priced builders
thanks
Jim
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Oxford Ohio
There was a thread regarding just this question last month. it went on for a couple pages. You may want to search for the thread. It got involved before it ended.
In it was one or more of the companies you listed.
In it was one or more of the companies you listed.
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
You get what you pay for with a crate engine.
Fast, Durable, Cheap. Pick two.
1. I would look for internally balanced first.
2. Quality heads are a must. If they use Procomp heads walk away.
3. Roller cam is what I would go with, A factory roller block build is not much more and worth the $.
4. Hyperuectic pistons are not what you want in any performance build. Look for low expansion forged. Mahle, Speed Pro.
5. Forged bottom end will cost more but you get what you pay for.
CNC Motorsports, Ultrastreet.
Fast, Durable, Cheap. Pick two.
1. I would look for internally balanced first.
2. Quality heads are a must. If they use Procomp heads walk away.
3. Roller cam is what I would go with, A factory roller block build is not much more and worth the $.
4. Hyperuectic pistons are not what you want in any performance build. Look for low expansion forged. Mahle, Speed Pro.
5. Forged bottom end will cost more but you get what you pay for.
CNC Motorsports, Ultrastreet.
Le Mans Master
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
Wheeler power products out of Jacksonville Fl. builds a nice engine. They will build it however you want. You can go on the cheaper side, or go with higher end components. Like above, you get what you pay for. I have two of their engines
http://www.wheelerpowerproducts.com/
http://www.wheelerpowerproducts.com/
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,781
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From: Oxford Ohio
Try to read through the advertising. Look into the parts used. If the parts origin isn't listed, ask before you buy.
In this day and age, a google search can help with the evaluation of about any part and some builders. Again, look through the sales pitch. There is normally a difference in the quality in a cheaper part and an expensive one. The biggest question is how good does a part have to be to fill your requirements or will work for you and not bust your bank roll. Get the best parts you can a ford.
Bottom line, price should not be the only thing that makes your decision for you. If bought locally, you have a source to contact for assistance or to go after if there is a problem. An engine shipped, that has an issue, must be handled by phone or e-mail.
Shipped crate engines are built by sombody. There is no reason to believe that they are any more or less skilled than a local builder.
Find out who your local recers go to for machine work. Start there looking for an engine builder. Volume of builds is not always an indicator af skills either.
Just my opinion!!!
In this day and age, a google search can help with the evaluation of about any part and some builders. Again, look through the sales pitch. There is normally a difference in the quality in a cheaper part and an expensive one. The biggest question is how good does a part have to be to fill your requirements or will work for you and not bust your bank roll. Get the best parts you can a ford.
Bottom line, price should not be the only thing that makes your decision for you. If bought locally, you have a source to contact for assistance or to go after if there is a problem. An engine shipped, that has an issue, must be handled by phone or e-mail.
Shipped crate engines are built by sombody. There is no reason to believe that they are any more or less skilled than a local builder.
Find out who your local recers go to for machine work. Start there looking for an engine builder. Volume of builds is not always an indicator af skills either.
Just my opinion!!!
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 172
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From: Cumming GA
This is where I bought my ZZ4 from:
http://paceperformance.com/
I do not know how they measure up to the others but I am happy with them.
Andy
http://paceperformance.com/
I do not know how they measure up to the others but I am happy with them.
Andy
Le Mans Master
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From: Where it's always hot as Hell-South Louisiana.
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
This is where I bought my ZZ4 from:
http://paceperformance.com/
I do not know how they measure up to the others but I am happy with them.
Andy
http://paceperformance.com/
I do not know how they measure up to the others but I am happy with them.
Andy
same here. I recently bought a zz4 crate from Pace , and am happy with it so far. It has a roller cam, aluminum heads and a GMPP 2 year parts & labor warranty.
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