> From: Mitch Barrie > Subject: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question > > I am looking at getting a 383 stroker crate motor for my 66 El Camino. I > saw these guys in the latest Hot Rod and asked them about this motor: > > http://www.coasthigh.com/Crate_Motors/c383_sf.htm > > Here was their first reply to my query: > > "We offer a balanced assembly for you for apprpx. 999.00-1100.00 dollars, > and depends on the cylinder heads you are going to use. They are based on a > 4.030 overbore, but we also have others available. With decent heads and > cam should be able to make 450 horsepower or more while still running on > pump gas!!! If you have any other questions just call." > > That sounds way too cheap to me, especially since it's supposed to be a new > block. Has anyone here ever heard of Coast High Performance, or their
> parent Probe Racing Components? Mitch, Where are you now? If you want, I can stop by the shop for a tour on your behalf as it is only a few miles from me. The name "Coast High Performance" seems familiar, but probably because I've driven past them or seen them around locally. I would also verify that you were quoted the price for the long block and not the short block. That price is impossible for the long block they specify on that page. No way do you get a short block plus Performer RPM heads and intake, distributor, roller rockers, etc. If that is their price, you can buy them in bulk and sell the parts for twice the price if not more! I paid about $1100 years ago for a short block from my local speed shop, and quite a bit more than that for a complete engine with forged everything just this month... Also, be aware that Chevrolet is planning a big sale on performance parts, including motors starting October 1st, so you should wait until then before making any decision. A post from the VetteNet list: "There was a previous thread about the up and coming GMPP parts sale. I got the low down from my GM buddies, and yes there will be a large sale that will start this coming October 1. However they were tight lipped about what was going to be on sale but I was promised to get a price list just before it starts! So just to let everyone know, it is coming soon and there will be substantial savings to be had on a lot of hard parts including engines. That's all he would tell me." Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 352/??? | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
