Seeking Opinions - 1969 Vette Engine
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Seeking Opinions - 1969 Vette Engine
Need a bit of advice. The engine (396) in my 1969 is trash - long story. Short version is I bought it that way. Suspension and brakes are all upgraded to modern components. The cars purpose is to be a street beast that does duty at cruise nights, car shows, and light-to-light flights.
I am thinking about a GMPerformance 427. They are about $10k.
Keeping the cars purpose in mind, what would you do if your TOTAL BUDGET was $16k?
I am thinking about a GMPerformance 427. They are about $10k.
Keeping the cars purpose in mind, what would you do if your TOTAL BUDGET was $16k?
Last edited by Position69; Jul 11, 2015 at 01:02 AM. Reason: Typo
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Another vote for Mark at vortecpro. With Mark you get a custom built engine to do exactly what you want it to do. There is no doubt you will end up with better parts and more HP for the $$$ than anything you'll buy as a typical "crate" engine...even from GM.
I've been to his shop a few times and can guarantee you he is very picky about his machine work and what goes out the door.
Plus he will spend the time to help you select exactly what you need and be there to help tune it later if needed. Probably won't need to...he'll have it dialed in before it goes on the truck to you. Or you can even go to his shop and watch the dyno test and pick it up and take it home as many others have done.
Search here and on the Chevelle Forum for lots of satisfied customers. One of them is in a thread right now about driving his 10 sec C-3 with a 650 HP Vortecpro 496 on a cross country roadtrip.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-country.html
If search on Allan's screen name you'll see LOTS of info he's posted about his car and engine.
JIM
I've been to his shop a few times and can guarantee you he is very picky about his machine work and what goes out the door.
Plus he will spend the time to help you select exactly what you need and be there to help tune it later if needed. Probably won't need to...he'll have it dialed in before it goes on the truck to you. Or you can even go to his shop and watch the dyno test and pick it up and take it home as many others have done.
Search here and on the Chevelle Forum for lots of satisfied customers. One of them is in a thread right now about driving his 10 sec C-3 with a 650 HP Vortecpro 496 on a cross country roadtrip.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-country.html
If search on Allan's screen name you'll see LOTS of info he's posted about his car and engine.
JIM
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If your car is modded any way, I think a LS3 would be great. Lighter, more powerfull, factory warranty, etc.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...FUGUfgodRLYCCw
Cheaper then most custom rebuilds.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...FUGUfgodRLYCCw
Cheaper then most custom rebuilds.
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
Another vote for Mark at vortecpro. With Mark you get a custom built engine to do exactly what you want it to do. There is no doubt you will end up with better parts and more HP for the $$$ than anything you'll buy as a typical "crate" engine...even from GM.
I've been to his shop a few times and can guarantee you he is very picky about his machine work and what goes out the door.
Plus he will spend the time to help you select exactly what you need and be there to help tune it later if needed. Probably won't need to...he'll have it dialed in before it goes on the truck to you. Or you can even go to his shop and watch the dyno test and pick it up and take it home as many others have done.
Search here and on the Chevelle Forum for lots of satisfied customers. One of them is in a thread right now about driving his 10 sec C-3 with a 650 HP Vortecpro 496 on a cross country roadtrip.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-country.html
If search on Allan's screen name you'll see LOTS of info he's posted about his car and engine.
JIM
I've been to his shop a few times and can guarantee you he is very picky about his machine work and what goes out the door.
Plus he will spend the time to help you select exactly what you need and be there to help tune it later if needed. Probably won't need to...he'll have it dialed in before it goes on the truck to you. Or you can even go to his shop and watch the dyno test and pick it up and take it home as many others have done.
Search here and on the Chevelle Forum for lots of satisfied customers. One of them is in a thread right now about driving his 10 sec C-3 with a 650 HP Vortecpro 496 on a cross country roadtrip.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-country.html
If search on Allan's screen name you'll see LOTS of info he's posted about his car and engine.
JIM
If you want a big block this is the way to go. Amazing engine. Check ajrothm's posts on here.
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