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I have used them many times....never had a problem and the few people I know that have the warranty is solid as a rock.
Recently I found a guy who will build a 383 about 425 horse for $2200. Just got the first for us ( he has been doing it for years) and will have it in soon.
Block is used but everything else is new. Block is cooked and decked. You need to supply water pump, carb and dist.. Heads are stock. Everything I have heard is very good with this guy and will warrant it as well. Near Carlsile so not to far from you. Let me know if you want the info.
But I think GM is a great way to go

Originally Posted by iceburgh

I have used them many times....never had a problem and the few people I know that have the warranty is solid as a rock.
Recently I found a guy who will build a 383 about 425 horse for $2200. Just got the first for us ( he has been doing it for years) and will have it in soon.
Block is used but everything else is new. Block is cooked and decked. You need to supply water pump, carb and dist.. Heads are stock. Everything I have heard is very good with this guy and will warrant it as well. Near Carlsile so not to far from you. Let me know if you want the info.
But I think GM is a great way to go

I'm interested in the info on a 383 for a '98 TB truck. does he build those? Will a 383 crank accept a reluctor wheel from an L31 or will I have to change over to something else?


Jay

Originally Posted by 5.7L JWL

I'm interested in the info on a 383 for a '98 TB truck. does he build those? Will a 383 crank accept a reluctor wheel from an L31 or will I have to change over to something else?


Jay

the wheel is in the front timming cover you need a vtech block or put the throw a way .front cover. timing set reluctor wheel.and the damper hub many be shorter? i never tried to used the vetech stuff on the old roller one pc seal block then front cover may not be the same shape ??.i would use the PBM heads if you need the 8 bolt intake .the newer blocks cores may be hard to find? crank is the same as the old one pc seal crank engine