price depends on if you're looking for one that's ready to drop in and use..
or that's simply getting you a big block to start with. I saw a 413 online
last week they wanted $450 intake to oil pan. and I almost picked up a
driveable '73 Chrysler with a big block for under $200 on E-bay. You're
bang for the buck big block is actually going to be the 400's.
The general consensus seems to be to go bigger than the cars original 383,
and unless you happen across a deal on a 383 with the right date code. I'd
say go ahead and start out with a bigger motor. One of the most popular
set-ups lately is 400 block/ 440 crank(452 cid). My last BB was a 400 with
a 383 crank( I couldn't get a forged crank for a 400 so I got one for a 383
and used that instead)
Sorry this is long, but I hope it helps some.
Aaron Wyse
1994 RC WS 2.5L 5spd
1986 Shelby Charger Turbo
1984 RamCharger 5.9 4X4
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gabriel A. Couriel" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com>
To: "DML" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 4:46 PM
Subject: DML: OT: Price for Big-Block
>
> i was wondering if anyone knew how much a used 383 would run for. i know
of
> a roadrunner near my girlfriend's house, and if the price is right, i'd
buy
> it. the only problem is that the car has no engine (and i don't know if
> there's a tranny attached to it). as far as restoring it, if the car
> doesn't have the original engine, then i wouldn't worry about making it a
> show car, as the value is much less without the original 383 in it. i
would
> try to get it back to original, but i'd take some "creative" liberties
with
> it.
>
> thanks a lot guys.
>
> Gabe Couriel
>
>
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