power gear, 1st 2.84, 2nd 1.56, 3rd 1, 4th 0.70

stock, 1st 3.06, 2nd 1.63, 3rd 1, 4th 0.70

 

got my free new bosch spark plugs and will be putting them in. got 10k miles from teh ngk tr55ix plugs befor the motor would not run anymore. these came in the mail just in time. got 4 in and she started right up. milage is 124,370.

 

Awesome build, very educational tread

 

Craby, how much did getting the whole engine done end up costing you? I wanna find at least another short block so I can start a rebuild but keep running my car since it is my daily driver.

 

i picked up a new gm factory shortblock on the net for 1k and new lt1 heads for 325 i think. heads intake and cam from elliotts 2k, then its parts. i figure i have about 4k into the motor maybe a little more. the old block will be stroked to 383 as soon as i can scratch up the bucks. need that 9in first and still have a trans issue i cant find time to deal with.

 

All right. I just wanted a rough estimate because I'd like to have a shortblock at home for me to work on during weekends and breaks from college. Would a block from a 'Vette work? I'd rather find a 4 bolt main all ready done then having a shop do it. Wasn't sure if the 'Vette LT1's had the reverse cooling too. And I know where I could find that and a 9in real cheap.
Not sure if I'd have LE do the heads/intake or if I take the time and p/p myself or have a local shop do it.

 

yes a vette 4 bolt lt1 will work.

 

desided to go with spohns 9in with 389 gears. going to try and order next month. still tryin to find time to deal with this trans problem. i think ill pull the pan off tomorrow and see if its got parts and pieces in the bottom.

 

That sould take the power

 

well went with spohn 9in. speed performance wanted way to much to install abs stuff. goin with 370 gears for starters. plan to invest in some 457s for track.