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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 871
Likes: 73
From: Memphis Tennessee
All of them?
Any GM small block is going to have the same mounting locations. The only thing I can think of to look out for is a provision for mechanical fuel pump. And any motor with Vortec heads will require a new intake manifold.
Are you looking at a long block, or a more complete carb to pan package?
Any GM small block is going to have the same mounting locations. The only thing I can think of to look out for is a provision for mechanical fuel pump. And any motor with Vortec heads will require a new intake manifold.
Are you looking at a long block, or a more complete carb to pan package?
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,674
Likes: 122
From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Thousands of options. Need to know rear gear ratio, trans, power expectations, intended use, what is important to you? fuel mileage, HP, Low end torque, Are you drag racing, want a highway cruiser, planning on drivetrain upgrades, overdrive trans, lower rear gear? What is your budget? No one can answer your question without answers to all of these questions. You can buy a stock type 200 hp replacement for about $2000. You can buy a 600 HP fuel injected forged engine for $15,000. Heck, a 700 HP. 540 big block will swap in with a minimum of modifications but once you pass 450 HP or so you need to look at some drivetrain upgrades that add up fast. All of the above are the perfect crate engine for someone and will drop right in your car.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 465
Likes: 18
From: NorthEast
I agree with 63Mako there is lots you can do, but we need more info to help you out. I'm thinking of a 383 myself and JEGS is making them very affordable. Figure out what you want your new power plant to do. let these guys know, and you will get some great insight. Good luck.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2012
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Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,399
Likes: 247
From: San Jose CA
All of them?
Any GM small block is going to have the same mounting locations. The only thing I can think of to look out for is a provision for mechanical fuel pump. And any motor with Vortec heads will require a new intake manifold.
Are you looking at a long block, or a more complete carb to pan package?
Any GM small block is going to have the same mounting locations. The only thing I can think of to look out for is a provision for mechanical fuel pump. And any motor with Vortec heads will require a new intake manifold.
Are you looking at a long block, or a more complete carb to pan package?
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,000
Likes: 299
From: New York
My advice would be a ZZ4 , it is not the most powerful , but for the price and the 355hp , 405tq ,, your getting a brand new engine with a good warranty that makes sense. If your budget is unlimited I still say go crate just chose a stroker motor .
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Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Like stated above you have to first figure out what you want. There are thousands of options but if you get a crate engine stay away from flea bay. Summit or Jegs or Gm are your best bet. You still have to pay for shipping if something goes wrong and most of the time they will blame it on you.
You might want to find a good local engine builder. Go to a dragstrip near you and ask around. If one name keeps popping up then go talk to them.
Quality builds are not cheap but better than fighting with some crate engine builder 1000 miles away who put claimer pistons in your motor. I always tell people to get one built within sharp stick poking distance from your home
You might want to find a good local engine builder. Go to a dragstrip near you and ask around. If one name keeps popping up then go talk to them.
Quality builds are not cheap but better than fighting with some crate engine builder 1000 miles away who put claimer pistons in your motor. I always tell people to get one built within sharp stick poking distance from your home
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: St. Augustine, FL
Gmpp zz383
I bought a GMPP ZZ383 for my 80...I also installed a new GMPP water pump, distributor, fuel pump, an edelbrock intake, edelbrock carb, & nos 2.5'' genuine GM exhaust manifolds. I'm using the stock air cleaner assembly. I also installed a 2200 - 2500 rpm stall converter. The engine runs so nice & has tons of low end tourque...So, if your're thinking a 383, the GMPP ZZ383 may be a great choice...good luck.
Advanced
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 58
Likes: 3
From: Clarkston MI
I bought a GMPP ZZ383 for my 80...I also installed a new GMPP water pump, distributor, fuel pump, an edelbrock intake, edelbrock carb, & nos 2.5'' genuine GM exhaust manifolds. I'm using the stock air cleaner assembly. I also installed a 2200 - 2500 rpm stall converter. The engine runs so nice & has tons of low end tourque...So, if your're thinking a 383, the GMPP ZZ383 may be a great choice...good luck.
I'd love to hear the details that you're working throught to get your crate motor to work out. I just chatted online with a tech at Summitt and they're telling me that the 1 pc rear main seal and crank flange should mate up no issue. So now I have no idea what to think, other than I should take the advice in the string and buy from someone local. Anyway I appreciate anyones thoughts. Certainly not trying to highjack the string, just thought the questions are identical and we can both learn from everyone.
Thanks
Dan