Quote Originally Posted by lotsatoys View Post
I prefer a "seasoned" block myself. but I found out a few years ago when I wanted a 377 SBC for a Fiero project, that I couldn't buy the parts for what I could get an assembled short block from Speedomotive. they've been around since Moses was a pup, and they still do awesome work. spotless clean inside and out, fully coated valley, and a spec sheet, including all bearing clearances, came with it. still runs great today!

YMMV,
Lot
Hi there,
I imported a rebored 283+ from Speedo-O-Motive in 1968. The whole
assembly was fully balanced and the compression checked out alright
Put a factory allo manifold with 2x4 barrel Carter W.C.F.B carbies and
an Isky R.P.M.300 mechanical cam. The 1955 4 door Chevy got up
went quite well. All the best from Skyeking.....