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Old 04-19-2017, 06:01 PM
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The engine that came in my Chevelle isn't original and is very tired. I looked into have it rebuilt but it ended up being a lot more than I thought it would be. My fallback plan is to purchase an engine from ATK. Then I might try to rebuild the original on my own. Here are the 4 I'm considering. I was hoping for a few opinions from people who are more knowledgeable about motors than I am. Let me know what you think.

https://www.high-performance-engines...hp-p/hp32m.htm

https://www.high-performance-engines...hp-p/hp89m.htm

https://www.high-performance-engines...hp-p/hp94m.htm

https://www.high-performance-engines...ne-p/hp91m.htm
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Old 04-21-2017, 04:38 PM
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I guess that my questions would be: what are you looking for? Cruiser, go fast? Budget?

http://paceperformance.com/i-6484484...te-engine.html

That is a great cruiser engine. Runs on 87 octane and idles smooth.
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Old 04-29-2017, 08:42 AM
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For the ones you show I spent less then that on my rebuild. I also got a better deal because I payed in cash. I think total mine ran around 2500 with a roller came in it.
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Old 04-29-2017, 04:35 PM
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I priced out a rebuild and work machining it's $6500. I'm going with the stroker.
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On the specs for the 383 it says externaly balanced.
But on the parts list it says internal balance 8 in balancer ?
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Old 05-27-2017, 06:19 AM
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Externally balanced rear, internally balanced front. Apparently that's how it is with all the GM small blocks after 1989. Engine came yesterday.
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