JimmyDuncan
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
A mate of a mate is selling a 383 and he’s happy to sell it complete or as a short block.. it’s got fuelie heads apparently with quite a lot of port work done on them.. but I’m thinking I’ll be better off with my alloy heads for performance..? So, I’m considering the short block.. At the right price I’ll be ahead of the rebuild cost...? Yeah?
Obviously I’ll get it checked over thoroughly by my local engine builder before doing anything.. and the guy is even happy to let me put it in the car before deciding.. he’s a friend of one of my best mates and I think he’s a pretty legit guy..
I know it’s a question with lots of layers and it’s all interrelated to the rest of my combo, but, if the short block checks out with my local engine builder...
How does his cam compare to my current cam..?
The engine for sale has an Edelbrock 7102 cam in it:
https://www.edelbrock.com/performer-plus-camshaft-kit-for-big-block-chevy-283-400-v8-7102.html
My current cam is:
https://www.crowcams.com.au/FindaProduct/tabid/92/ProdID/15360/Chev_Small_Block_Cam.aspx
A mate of a mate is selling a 383 and he’s happy to sell it complete or as a short block.. it’s got fuelie heads apparently with quite a lot of port work done on them.. but I’m thinking I’ll be better off with my alloy heads for performance..? So, I’m considering the short block.. At the right price I’ll be ahead of the rebuild cost...? Yeah?
Obviously I’ll get it checked over thoroughly by my local engine builder before doing anything.. and the guy is even happy to let me put it in the car before deciding.. he’s a friend of one of my best mates and I think he’s a pretty legit guy..
I know it’s a question with lots of layers and it’s all interrelated to the rest of my combo, but, if the short block checks out with my local engine builder...
How does his cam compare to my current cam..?
The engine for sale has an Edelbrock 7102 cam in it:
https://www.edelbrock.com/performer-plus-camshaft-kit-for-big-block-chevy-283-400-v8-7102.html
My current cam is:
https://www.crowcams.com.au/FindaProduct/tabid/92/ProdID/15360/Chev_Small_Block_Cam.aspx
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