NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds - View Single Post - 350

Pampered-Z · 07-17-2005, 10:06 AM

Yes those motors are from a stock block.

Yes I'll guess you can do it a little cheaper. They are using all quality parts on that motor, and that motor comes with fully ported trickflow heads.

So by using your block and head you could probably save $1,000-$1,500.

396 crank, 6"rod and pistons aren't cheap and getting all the machine work done to the block/heads and having the rotating assembly balanced is going to be a large portion of the cost too. Using an aftermarket Timing chain set and elec. water pump is cheaper then the extreme timing set.

I really question the use of a stock pan? You have to "adjust" the pan to clear the throw of the crank. You'd be much better off going with a Canton Pan.

If the car is going to see allot of street use you may want to consider the 383. I was told a 396 has allot more sideload onto the piston walls so it would most likely not have the longevity of a 383.

JB

07-17-2005, 10:06 AM	#9
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Yes those motors are from a stock block. Yes I'll guess you can do it a little cheaper. They are using all quality parts on that motor, and that motor comes with fully ported trickflow heads. So by using your block and head you could probably save $1,000-$1,500. 396 crank, 6"rod and pistons aren't cheap and getting all the machine work done to the block/heads and having the rotating assembly balanced is going to be a large portion of the cost too. Using an aftermarket Timing chain set and elec. water pump is cheaper then the extreme timing set. I really question the use of a stock pan? You have to "adjust" the pan to clear the throw of the crank. You'd be much better off going with a Canton Pan. If the car is going to see allot of street use you may want to consider the 383. I was told a 396 has allot more sideload onto the piston walls so it would most likely not have the longevity of a 383. JB __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!