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Old 11-09-2011, 09:18 AM   #4
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While waiting for my car to sell I've been thinking of possible ways to revive it. One option that I found was this L31 short block:

http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/....aspx?Item=L31

Doesn't necessarily need to be this exact one at this price (I can get it for $1200), but that short block (not really a short block because it comes without the cam/lifter/rockers) is a great start. From there I would need to figure out heads and a cam. Even if I get standard Vortec heads (maybe $300 each?) and a decent cam I will be spending less than a legit L31 short block so I'll save a little money. I will keep my TPI for now so I would get a Vortec TPI base ($400) and then just need some rockers and lifters.

L31 short block (kinda) - $1200
Vortec Heads - $600
Cam?
Vortec TPI base - $400

$2500 for everything would be awesome at this point.

Any cam ideas? Any flaws in my uneducated thoughts?





Just found some heads:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-99-CHEVY-...sories&vxp=mtr
Keep in mind the short block is missing the oiling system and timing system. And pushrods. You have to factor that in to your build too.
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