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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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was interested in buying a 383 short block... does GM offer just the short block and how much does it cost? any feed back from anyone gone down this road. i have a nice set of 64cc 2.02 /1.60 heads and a cam that i think would love a nice bottom end :chevy
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodwr...370&section=ep

Half way down the page is a 383 short block, if you find out how much it costs
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12498332 Engine Parital 383ci
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From the Sallee Chevrolet webpage here is what they are asking for the 383 short block. $3150
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/sales.html

Here is the part number for the block. 12498332


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That's alot of money for a short block, you can build a killer short yourself for that amount.
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thanks guys, and i was able to find a price for the short block with the part number. a little rediculous.

Engine Parital 383ci # 12498332

MSRP - $4,195.00
Your Price - $3,670.63

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