Mikelly Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Yup... 403 stroker LS3 has been ordered. It will still require the tins and induction, as well as the rest of my drysump, but it should scoot. The dynosheet shows a wonderfully flat torque curve and 553 ft# torque. 575 HP and 102# less weight on the chassis should be wondeful. Expect the powerplant to be delivered within the next two weeks. Its got a Callies Compstar crank and rods, SRP pisonts, a bullet cam, L92 Ported heads, and ARP hardware. Cant wait to get it in and start the process... I will be using the FAST XFi, the 1 3/4 long tubes I got from Keith, most likely the NickWilliams 92mm tbody and the ARE drysump pan I picked up from Marc Icard! Mike Edited October 20, 2013 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Sounds like a good mix of parts. Where's the motor coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Excellent set up. Can't wait to order my 416 stroker too. Just waiting to get the car back form the body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Gang the motor is coming from a reliable source through a friend who has been using them from this builder for a number of years. Can't get into the specifics just yet. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 When you get it put together, it would be really nice if you published your ball-park expenditures. I've been thinking that if my current motor ever tanks, I would just get one of the crate LS427 or LS454 motors. They are expensive, but there is no substitute for cubic inches. My wife is often more open to one big ticket as opposed to my usual M.O. of nickel and diming her to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Mine too, funny how that works sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Well I will start now... Shipped price of the long block minus "tins" is $5950. Thats the Callies Forged Compstar crank and rods, SRP forged pistons and rings, installed in an LS3 aluminum block with ARP hardware, L92 heads hand ported, Bullet custom cam, top line valvetrain parts, assembled and ready to go. I have $500 in the ARE drysump pan, the headers I bought from Keith for $1200 and that is it so far. Mike Edited October 22, 2013 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Dang-that's very fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 That's not bad at all, sweet deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Got a message from the builder that the motor will be ready later this week for shipping. Good timing since the check for the 383 stroker arrived today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Motor has arrived... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Latest parts list costs... New valley cover/bolts/gasket from GM - $158 shipped New waterpump, bolts, gaskets, and tstat - $128 shipped New timing chain cover, all gaskets and seal, cam sensor, and bolts - $165 shipped New MSD coils and brackets -$680 New XIM interface and wiring for FAST XFi - $610 New 48# injectors - $440 Set of powder coated valve covers and hardware -$120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 You go, boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Broke? Sure thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Is there a reason you're using the MSD coils? Bling factor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Recommendation from NASA racers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Recommendation from NASA racers. Ah. I was just curious because I've seen more MSD failures than stock ones. Hope they work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Ah. I was just curious because I've seen more MSD failures than stock ones. Hope they work out for you. I have seen the same thing with MSD coils on LS engines. Most of the engine builders I called use GM factory coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 I'm going off the shop that is supporting a number of NASA/SCCA racers, gang. If I find them not to be up to the task, I'll bitch to MSD and the Shop both about them. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Mike, Did you have your valve covers powder coated or buy them from someone? If the latter, who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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