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Hey guys, I got my car awaiting time to go into the shop to get my engine rebuilt and a mild cam put in. I've been reading around and have a pretty decent idea of what I want to do, any recommendations of things I should do or watch out for? I want my money to go as far it can and figured some of you have done this before, thanks.

 
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Are you going with aftermarket peformance parts like pistons, heads, etc... or basicly just rebuilding it so it'll last you for many more years?

 
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how much money u got?

 
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Rebuilding is expensive, I'm in the process of doing it now. Ill have easily over a grand in machine work alone, plus the 2 grand in parts..going big costs money, esp if you want quality parts.

 
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Well I have 7k to work with, maybe 8. I would like to get a mild cam and maybe some gears. My main goal is to have a fresh motor for years to come, but while I am in there, I might as well put something in, head work perhaps, just lookin for recommendations.

 
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I would recommend a 383 forged short block, ported cylinder heads, port matched intake, 58mm throttle body. That should get you into the 420-450rwhp area with 400-430 ft/lbs.

 
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With what Eric said, you should be able to get a fairly potent motor for the $$ you have to work with.

My advice is if you are getting close on your budget, make sure you get stuff that is harder to get to taken care of- i.e.- put in a good clutch before you spend $300 on a throttle body, you get the idea.

 
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Go with the 1le packages my buddy has it done to his lt1 Oh Buddy hang on to your stomach Thats a rocket in a half.