what kit would give the most bang for the buck,either kit would also include headers on a 79 L82 350
im looking for as much hp and torque to the rear wheels as i can,i have a budget of about 1000 dollers



350ci "Complete Master Kit"
$629.00
100 LB

Product Description
• Speed Pro Cast Flat Top or Dish Pistons (See Below)
• Compression (Flat Top): w/64cc Heads 9.73:1; w/76cc Heads 8.63:1
• Compression (Dish): w/64cc Heads 8.90:1; w/76cc Heads 7.99:1
• Hastings Moly Piston Rings
• Melling High Volume Oil Pump
• Melling Oil Pump Screen
• Melling Heavy Duty Oil Pump Shaft
• Clevite Rod Bearings
• Clevite Main Bearings
• King Camshaft Bearings
• Your Choice Elgin Performance Camshaft (See Below)
• Hydraulic Lifters
• SA Gear True Roller Timing Chain Set
• Fel Pro Complete Gasket Set
• Brass Freeze Plug Kit
• GM Cast Crank (Re-Conditioned)
• GM CR1 5.7" Connecting Rods (Re-Conditioned)
• Includes Our In-House High-Tech Balancing

To '84 (2-Pc. Seal/Carb.)

NOTES

Flexplate: Automatic Transmission
Flywheel: Manual/Standard Transmission
Compressions based on .030 block


Cam Selection
[ - Select Cam Selection - ]# 922 - (.443/.465 Lift - 280/290 Dur.)# 923 - (.420/.443 Lift - 270/280 Dur.) RV
Kit Options
CR3 Rods (CR1 w/ARP Bolts) (+$60.00)
New Cast Crank (2-Pc. Seal) (+$95.00)
New Flexplate & New Balancer (To '84) (+$75.00)

 

maybe I'm missing something but I see only one kit?

 

Price $700 i was basing this on a standard 350 stroker kit with cam and headers and standard 350 heads

PERFORMANCE ENGINE KITS FROM MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED FOR STREET TO ALL OUT RACE!

These kits include everything you need to completely rebuild you motor, from top to bottom, kits includes, New crankshaft, pistons, bearings, performance camshaft and lifters, valve springs and retainers, valve locks, double row timing set, oil pump, complete gasket set, and brass freeze plugs.

SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 383 STROKER MASTER ENGINE KIT WITH FLAT TOP PISTONS.

We can modify this kit any way you need, such as Camshaft, Bore Size, ect. Just call us 877-373-7223

We offer a complete balancing service, to have us balance your new Rotating Assembly, call us 877-373-7223. To read more about why you should have us balance your Rotating Assembly check out our tech article below.

This kit does not contain connecting rods, we can add Reconditioned rods for $150.00 or new Scat I-Beam rods with 3/8" cap screw that are clearanced for the camshaft for $249.99

When having us balance your rotating assembly, we encourage purchasing a new flex plate with this kit, due to the inconsistency from flexplate to flexplate. A new flexplate standard duty is $22.99 or an SFI heavy duty is $58.99

This Kit Includes.

1 Set of H860CP30 Speed Pro Pistons Flat Top Approx Compression Ratio (10:1 With 64cc) (other bore sizes available)
1 SCAT 70000 Cast Crankshaft 3.750" Stroke
1 Set of 2M139.030 Hastings Moly Std Tension Rings
1 Set of Clevite CB663p Rod Bearings
1 Set of Clevite MS909p Main bearings
1 Set of Dura-Bond CH8 Cam Bearings
1 Sealed Power 260-1000 Complete Gasket Set
1 Melling M55HV High Volume Oil Pump
1 PBM 700 Dual Row Timing Set 3 Key.
1 Erson E110040 Performance Camshaft Hyd. (.465"/.488" Lift 224* / 234* at .05 Duration 112 L/C) (other grinds available)
1 Set PBM HA817 Hyd. Lifters
1 Set PBM 3000 Hyd. Valve springs ( 1.250" O.D. 110# @ 1.700" 300# at 1.250" up to .550" lift)
1 Set PBM 501S Chrome Moly Retainers
1 Set PBM 205 7 Deg HD Keepers
1 Set Pioneer PE100B Freeze Plugs

 

You're wasting money on a new high volume oil pump. You don't need or want high volume. I'm using my original L48 oil pump and drive rod in my 383. Just tack weld the pickup, clean it and reinstall it.
Then put the money you saved toward better pistons. Cast pistons are not good for any performance application.

 

BKbroiler,so in your opinion is the 383 stroker kit better than the 350 master kit

 

Stoker kit any and every chance you get!!!
Don't worry about the HV pump. Almost everyone on here that's done an engine has one but the tack welding the pick up is great advice to follow

 

Definitely yes. The 383 kit has a new Scat crank rather than the stock type crank. (Cast cranks are OK at this level. I have one in my car. But the cast pistons are a big risk.) The 383 engine is what you want in general. The low end power from that longer stroke is very significant. Since you're not putting good heads on it you need to maximize your low end power. The 383 does that. Save a few hundred for a higher stall converter, around 2,500 rpm. Put a good Qjet on it and you will surprise people.

 

Aren't you the guy with the 60,000 mile L82? Your swaping a fully forged internally balanced rotating assembly for a cast crank, cast piston unbalanced rotating assembly. Do a compression check and leakdown test. A good set of heads is your best bang for the buck if your engine tests well. Your taking a giant step backward.

 

I'm a fan of the 383, but with a budget of a thousand dollars I'd save up another 1000$ and buy a good set of heads and cam shaft that could later be used in a 383 set up. I'd hate to see you spend the money and be unhappy with what you've done.

 

I agree with using your current short block if the compression is still good.you can get some good dart iron eagle heads for under $700 .consider a summit cam kit ,and a nice dual plane intake .

 

You may or may not need anything done. Sometimes it's just a hone and new rings, new timing set , new stock oil pump, degree the original cam , a better ignition curve, tuned carb, headers, and a better intake.

Money spent on better heads with smaller chambers would be icing on the cake !

I've done the budget 350 dance more than once