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Oct 2, 2014 | 09:48 AM

conv90

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Reliable Engine builder

I need some input on reliable shops to build a street/strip 383, mainly to be used in street.
The idea is to have a Builder (example: Jegs, Shafiroff..summit ecc) and have a long block assembled with or without cam installed.
Im in Italy so when received the built engine..
... buy parts like heads and accessories to finish the build .

thanks
-Beppe-

Oct 2, 2014 | 12:41 PM

tunedport85inject

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Hi Beppe, never heard about TRI Star Engine.I discover this builder surfin' the Net.These guys at Tri Star Use ,in their top end aplication NEW DART block.They give you a wide choice of customization,between cams,forged internals, and dressing.i'm interested in their 406 ci,it uses a NEW DART block. here the link

http://www.tristarengines.com/

here the 406 with Dart heads
http://www.tristarengines.com/catalo...der-heads.html

here only the bottom end assembled
http://www.tristarengines.com/catalo...shp-block.html

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Oct 2, 2014 | 06:28 PM

cv67

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St. Jude Donor '05

Only guy Id feel safe recommending is our own tpi421vette
Top notch machining and easy to reach

Great guy to deal with being as you appear live overseas you cant afford to pay for mistakes. Give Jim a shout

Oct 2, 2014 | 09:43 PM

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Jim will treat you right.

Oct 6, 2014 | 10:07 AM

conv90

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Thanks Guys...
'll contact TPI421

Oct 6, 2014 | 03:48 PM

blackozvet

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Originally Posted by tunedport85inject

Hi Beppe, never heard about TRI Star Engine.I discover this builder surfin' the Net.These guys at Tri Star Use ,in their top end aplication NEW DART block.They give you a wide choice of customization,between cams,forged internals, and dressing.i'm interested in their 406 ci,it uses a NEW DART block. here the link
http://www.tristarengines.com/
here the 406 with Dart heads
http://www.tristarengines.com/catalo...der-heads.html
here only the bottom end assembled
http://www.tristarengines.com/catalo...shp-block.html

Tristar are pretty good to deal with, I had them build me a 383 short and ship it to Australia, no problems

Oct 7, 2014 | 12:21 PM

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Tristar are pretty good to deal with, I had them build me a 383 short and ship it to Australia, no problems

i had my eyes over them since long time,i like their custom options and the Dart blocks they use are awesome.I want their 406 ci ,monster engine:new Dart block,Dart heads,forged Scat crank,forged rods,forged pistons...what else

Oct 8, 2014 | 07:12 AM

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new rear tyres if you put that monster in your car !

thats a pretty stout engine, and $6,300 is a good price for that setup (forged crank another $500).

you might want to get a cam with less duration if your running with a computer EFI ?

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Oct 8, 2014 | 07:25 AM

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It's my dream from about 3 years,but, even if money aren't a problem... fortunately

,everytime i go over their site i'm unable to push that BUY NOW button....

.i have to change my mind,cuz now from 45's years run very fast...

Oct 8, 2014 | 07:30 AM

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new rear tyres if you put that monster in your car !

thats a pretty stout engine, and $6,300 is a good price for that setup (forged crank another $500).

you might want to get a cam with less duration if your running with a computer EFI ?

i'm more worried about trans and rear end...

witha torque in the 540 lbft range my Dana 36 can last no more than one week fun

,the same for my 700r4

Oct 8, 2014 | 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tunedport85inject

It's my dream from about 3 years,but, even if money aren't a problem... fortunately

,everytime i go over their site i'm unable to push that BUY NOW button....

.i have to change my mind,cuz now from 45's years run very fast...

do it while you can, you cant spend your money when your dead !

Oct 9, 2014 | 03:16 PM

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do it while you can, you cant spend your money when your dead !

Ha ha Blackoz you'r right ,even my best friend always says that,here in Italy we say

" the deads have sewed pockets"

Oct 10, 2014 | 03:51 AM

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conv90

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hey TUNED.... anche qui ti becco?? ...hahah tranquillo per il dana36... su strada non spacchi nulla... sulla strip sicuro! LOL)

Sorry guys ...Italian conversation with an old freind ...LOL

-Beppe- FKA convertible90 on italian forums.

Oct 10, 2014 | 04:14 AM

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Sorry beppe i've hijaked just a little bit...take a look at Tri Star stuff,it seems good stuff,specially the hi end PRO series,obviously it's pricey with NEW Dart block.

Oct 10, 2014 | 10:28 AM

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conv90

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many shops/garages are using SHP DART block.... what's NEW in the "NEW" Dart block?

Oct 10, 2014 | 01:37 PM

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many shops/garages are using SHP DART block.... what's NEW in the "NEW" Dart block?

i was reffering to TRI STAR ENGINE they use rebuild block in their entry level build,in the PRO series they use new Dart,not rebuild/machined block but new from the foundry.