Originally Posted by derekderek

There's a Virginia Chevy dealer sells brand new crate engines for 1700 bucks. Yes these are standard lopo crate engines. But you start with them change the cam get a set of heads. You're way ahead of $6,000.

Originally Posted by terrys6t8roadster

My Vortec build required a blow through carb. At the time from CSU it ran a G-note. A new fuel delivery system is required. High volume pump at low pressure, a pressure regulator that increases pressure as boost increases and an ignition system that retards timing as boost goes up. Your engine should have a cam designed for a boosted engine. And then when you get every thing sorted out with the engine running right, the hood wont close. A blower engine needs a good solid foundation, engine, machine work, and heads $4000 t0 $6000, upgrade to super charger $6000 to $8000. I have only found 5 C3s that have centrifical chargers on them. Sure you'll be able to snap the tires loose at 40 mph in 2nd, but those stock drive line parts will be laying on the ground so lets beef up the IRS to handle that, lets say $5 to $6 grand. My advice is to stick with a carbed engine around 450 to 500 hp max and have fun. T

Originally Posted by ariba

1. I think they are very close to my crate engine. Are they?
2.If they are close what do you think If I start with mine, and what's your suggestions for a driver?
thanks

Originally Posted by 69ttop502

Rather than buying a new crate which may or may not have good machine work on it, I would keep your block and strike up a good relationship with a local machine shop. Always nice dealing locally in case you have a problem. Have your block prepped correctly. Maybe buy a stronger rotating assembly. Buy a bare set of heads and have them machined and setup by them. I have read of some real nightmares with crate engines. My engine builder has had a few and I feel good quality machining is the best basis for a reliable engine, especially when you start throwing more power around. Just my two cents.

Bill

Originally Posted by derekderek

that engine would be for someone who has a tired engine in the first place. your new? 290 hp is already paid for. you said you want to use it 3 days a week. to drive to work? car meets? or going to 3 different tracks and trying to break things 3 days a week?

Originally Posted by Taijutsu

Ariba: You seem like someone that wants to learn enough to make good choices. You came to the right place. The good news is all your questions can be answered. The bad news is we don't know what is best for you!

Take some time and do a search. There is nothing new about a SBC.
Just remember speed costs, how fast can you afford to go?

Also once you have more than stock power, you will be spending money on chassis and drivetrain.
Some of our members have spent stupid money trying to go faster.
Do some research and ask good questions.
Do not be surprised if everyone does not agree on what is best.
Welcome to the forum.