What's the best small block chevy short bolck

There are many short block set-ups on the market. I have some new heads and as far as the top of my motor it's in like new shape. If I wanted to go 383 chevy short block what is the best deal out there? keep compression (pump gas) and driveablity in mind.

 

Go for the gold, get the king of small blocks, a '70 sb 400". there is no replacement for displacement.

..............Jack

 

Best deal is the 383's by Blueprint engines availbe from Summit Racing

 

Myself, I got so much satisfaction with building my own engine. I had the machine work done by others, but ***embled it myself. I spec'd what type of piston, cam specs, along with guidance from my machinist.
Not everybody has that desire or ability. Not always the best bang for the buck.

 

best SBC? the 283

 

Get somthing from a reputable dealer that will work with you to build a block to your spec and then warrarty it. Don't put price over quality.....

 

Older 350 010 block 2 bolt or 4 bolt hot tank street motor either one is good Race motor 2 bolt have splayed caps on . Or put studs in the stock setup. pump gas roller cam aluminum head easy 500 Hp Good luck

 

I'm doing this right now except I'm using a non roller solid, go talk to your local machine shop and see what they got.

 

I've built two 400's one in my son's '68 Camaro and one in my 1950 Ford Woodie Wagon. The kid beats the snot out of his...11:90's at 118 mph. Both run great, I highly recommned Edelbrock RPM aluminum heads.

 

I am not racing, this is for a street rod, would this short block accept the thumper cam? This is the 5 time someone has mentioned 'blueprint" to me. They said I need a small base circle cam in it.

 

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Or clearance the 5.7 rods to clear the cam. Small base circle cam is easiest.
Larry T

 

chevy sb 327, large journal, revs quicker, balance it, it'll go to 7 grand, plenty for the street

 

The Blueprint Brand 383 I bought had a nice lope to it. Not as much as a Thumper, but was a strong motor - Dyno'd at 406 HP and 448TQ with iron heads. The short block versions are only $1995.00 and carry a 30 month 50,000 mile warranty.
If you're dead set on a different cam etc. I'd go to a local machine shop, but for the money these motors can't be beat. I also have one of their 347" stroker Fords.

 

Now I agree with my dad here (My car did dip into the 11.80's once but it never went 118. 113 almost 114 a couple times.) 400 is my choice too. There are other more desirible engines out there but you can't beat the price.

 

One reason the SBC is so popular is that it can be had in so many displacements. The finished engines will all weigh the same so ch***is design can be locked in. If you want high revs go with a 301-327. If you want all around performance go with a 350. If you want torque go with 383-400.

Any good machine shop can build you what you want for around $2K. GM crate engines are a good deal and even they sell a 383 even though GM never offered it as an option.

 

For me its the 327 and 283

 

While many are swooning about displacement (rightfully so) I always thought the 70 LT-1 was the epitome of the SBC. I often wondered, why go to the trouble of a 383 with all the custom parts on a street get up? As c o m m o n as it sounds and as generic as is gets, a 350 is a no-brainer for anything seeing cruisin duty. Cam it, maybe make it a 355 if ya want, but I think that well done with a hydraulic roller and good induction would offer a lot of smiles per gallon. The hyd roller would add the nearly the same expense as a stroker, wouldn't it? We are talkin street/fun duty here...

 

Ford 302 ho.

 

Why do you want a 383? Are you just dead set on that, just want a stroker? I bought a 350 out of a 79 c 20 pickup truck for $75. This was a factory 4 bolt main motor. I had the crank turned, flat top pistons, bought a set of 1.94" heads, lunati voodoo cam, aluminum intake, edelbrock 600 carb., full length headers and 3 inch exhaust with crossover pipe. I also had the rotating ***y. balanced,and all internal parts weighed to match. It sounds bad ***, is super reliable, and always gets there on time . all for under $2000. but as far as price and reliability go, if you want a short block 383 already ***embled, buy blueprint.

 

I dont understand the 383 thing haha. Why wouldnt you build a 400. Best in my experience. Most torque aned HP for the money i have found.

 

I'm gonna go out on a limb here. But easy to get, good street performance, maybe a .030 over 350. A 355. Would be cheap to build and good performance. JMO

 

'57 Chevy 283" with "fuelie" heads.
(Oh yea, I just happen to have one taking up space in the garge, with "Chevrolet" and Corvette ribbed valve covers. Internal condition unknown.)

 

If you want a bolt in and go, Jasper makes several small blocks including a roller cammed 383. Priced right and nationwide warranty!

 

You want the "best" block, buy a Bowtie from Chevrolet. Have it built and enjoy it.

 

I agree with Twin Town and his old man. I now own the Camaro and beat it to within an inch of its life and It loves it. If I did pull the engine I would do the 434 stroke kit to the 400 block. Still runs 11.80's at 115

Fritz

 

Chevy 302...

 

I concur with this. Good stuff comes from Blueprint and Summit has as good a price on them as you are likely to find.