Rotating assembly
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
Rotating assembly
About to order parts for a rebuild. I will be rebuilding this engine as a 383 with forged components. I could always go with the Eagle stuff through Summit but I am wondering what else is out there?
I am looking for recommendations on parts and suppliers.
Thanks in advance guys!
I am looking for recommendations on parts and suppliers.
Thanks in advance guys!
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Here's where I got my rotating ***'y along w/ my rings and bearings. They were the cheapest I found at that time. Click here
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I hate to ask the obvious, but to accurately answer your questions we need more info. What is the purpose, street, strip, track? HP goals? RPM goals?
If you're looking for the best money can buy, I can recommend some stuff that will put your engine bill in the $25,000 range
I'm guess you want the same as most of us, as much quality as you can get with reasonable budget restrictions.
I can tell you this to start, some of the serious engine builders (including DRM) on the forum use Eagle forged cranks. I did this same research and found that while all the other big names (Callies, Lunati, etc) are still amazing pieces, the Eagle stuff is comparable for a lot less money. I just bought an Eagle lightweight crank for my 383, it was right around $1000. It is either 46 or 48 lbs, I can't remember right now...
I don't know about the other components (rods, pistons, etc) from Eagle. I didn't use them.
If you're looking for the best money can buy, I can recommend some stuff that will put your engine bill in the $25,000 range
I'm guess you want the same as most of us, as much quality as you can get with reasonable budget restrictions.
I can tell you this to start, some of the serious engine builders (including DRM) on the forum use Eagle forged cranks. I did this same research and found that while all the other big names (Callies, Lunati, etc) are still amazing pieces, the Eagle stuff is comparable for a lot less money. I just bought an Eagle lightweight crank for my 383, it was right around $1000. It is either 46 or 48 lbs, I can't remember right now...
I don't know about the other components (rods, pistons, etc) from Eagle. I didn't use them.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I was a little leary of the Eagle stuff in the beginning too as they were not one of the old, well established names that were around when I first got into hot rodding many years ago. But like most of us, I'm not made of money and I've seen little negative feedback about their parts here or elsewhere. I must say that my crank is a beautiful piece, very well finished and a joy to behold. Too bad I can no longer see it! I also used their featherweight 6" H beams (445 gr.) which are rated to 500 HP. This concerned me a bit at first too. Was I giving up too much durability to save weight? Then I saw this exact part# of connecting rod spec'd for an economy sprint car class. If it can take the load of those winged monsters screaming down the straight and backing down (very stressful on rods) for the turns under the additional force of those massive wings, I think I'll be alright.
I also used their featherweight 6" H beams (445 gr.) which are rated to 500 HP. This concerned me a bit at first too. Was I giving up too much durability to save weight? Then I saw this exact part# of connecting rod spec'd for an economy sprint car class. If it can take the load of those winged monsters screaming down the straight and backing down (very stressful on rods) for the turns under the additional force of those massive wings, I think I'll be alright.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Goal is a solid engine up to 6000-6500 rpm
My car is mainly a street car for now. However, since I am going through some expense I would like a engine that I could play with at the track...
I currently have: Hooker super comp headers, Crane Roller rockers, LT 4 hotcam.
I would like 375-400 hp
I would like the engine to be able to handle 6000 rpm.
I have thought about a 383, but my heads will probably not help it much. The headers are mildly modified.
I do have the option of buying a LT-4 engine (GM Long block). I have also found a intake that I can purchse for $600. I thought a lot about the LT4. Stock it would have 330 hp, throw on the headers and it is up to 350 or so... I am not sure what the hot cam would add. 15 maybe? So, I would be up to 350-365?
BTW, GM would not warranty the engine as they classify it as a 96 my and my car is a 94.
If I rebuild, I could have a very nice forged component engine that I could build on later.
I am trying to pull off this whole thing for less than $5,000
I currently have: Hooker super comp headers, Crane Roller rockers, LT 4 hotcam.
I would like 375-400 hp
I would like the engine to be able to handle 6000 rpm.
I have thought about a 383, but my heads will probably not help it much. The headers are mildly modified.
I do have the option of buying a LT-4 engine (GM Long block). I have also found a intake that I can purchse for $600. I thought a lot about the LT4. Stock it would have 330 hp, throw on the headers and it is up to 350 or so... I am not sure what the hot cam would add. 15 maybe? So, I would be up to 350-365?
BTW, GM would not warranty the engine as they classify it as a 96 my and my car is a 94.
If I rebuild, I could have a very nice forged component engine that I could build on later.
I am trying to pull off this whole thing for less than $5,000
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by jakers
My car is mainly a street car for now. However, since I am going through some expense I would like a engine that I could play with at the track...
I currently have: Hooker super comp headers, Crane Roller rockers, LT 4 hotcam.
I would like 375-400 hp
I would like the engine to be able to handle 6000 rpm.
I have thought about a 383, but my heads will probably not help it much. The headers are mildly modified.
I do have the option of buying a LT-4 engine (GM Long block). I have also found a intake that I can purchse for $600. I thought a lot about the LT4. Stock it would have 330 hp, throw on the headers and it is up to 350 or so... I am not sure what the hot cam would add. 15 maybe? So, I would be up to 350-365?
BTW, GM would not warranty the engine as they classify it as a 96 my and my car is a 94.
If I rebuild, I could have a very nice forged component engine that I could build on later.
I am trying to pull off this whole thing for less than $5,000
I currently have: Hooker super comp headers, Crane Roller rockers, LT 4 hotcam.
I would like 375-400 hp
I would like the engine to be able to handle 6000 rpm.
I have thought about a 383, but my heads will probably not help it much. The headers are mildly modified.
I do have the option of buying a LT-4 engine (GM Long block). I have also found a intake that I can purchse for $600. I thought a lot about the LT4. Stock it would have 330 hp, throw on the headers and it is up to 350 or so... I am not sure what the hot cam would add. 15 maybe? So, I would be up to 350-365?
BTW, GM would not warranty the engine as they classify it as a 96 my and my car is a 94.
If I rebuild, I could have a very nice forged component engine that I could build on later.
I am trying to pull off this whole thing for less than $5,000
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My 396 has a Callies Dragon slayer crank, Lunatti Pro mod rods, JE SRP pistons. I paid just under $2000 for those pieces. I bought a 2-bolt block and had splyed caps installed. The car makes great power, and torque.
I had a Hot cam in my LT4 with ported heads and all the bolt ons. It went 11.8@118 in good weather. For my 396 I used the same heads and a bigger cam. It has gone 11.19@224. I'd do the stroker just for the torque.
I had a Hot cam in my LT4 with ported heads and all the bolt ons. It went 11.8@118 in good weather. For my 396 I used the same heads and a bigger cam. It has gone 11.19@224. I'd do the stroker just for the torque.
