Chevrolet 350/383
Last updated: 6/14/2007

Prices:   350 Long block   $4,599   383 Long block   $4,599

This engine package offers great flexibility. There are two distinct displacement options (355 or 383) as well as significant flexibility in power level.

Prices, services and equipment are subject to change without notice. Shipping & handling charges for parts and/or services are extra. Tax is not included in the prices listed. Core charges (if any) are extra. Labor to disassemble your engine is also not included. This document is for informational purposes only; formal proposals will be provided upon request. Due to their intended racing and/or performance usage, no warranty is expressly or otherwise provided with these engines unless otherwise noted in the proposal.

Block preparation:

The block is stripped and hot tanked. The block is then bored on precision stand & 2 step torque plate honing process is performed using a torque plate and the main caps fastened in place using ARP main studs. The block is cleaned and Federal Mogul cam bearings/core plugs are installed. Finally, the block is shrink wrapped until final assembly.

Short Block Assembly:

In 350, Speed Pro Hypereutectic pistons and Speed Pro moly rings installed on SCAT "I" beam connecting rods; in 383 package, Diamond Racing Products forged, 2618 aluminum pistons and Speed Pro "Plasma" 1/16" piston rings are installed on SCAT 3/8" cap screw "I" beam connecting rods. On 350 short blocks, the crankshaft is precision ground. On 383 short blocks, a new cast steel SCAT crankshaft is used. Rotating assembly precision balanced.

During final assembly, Federal Mogul 3/4 groove aluminum main bearing and aluminum connecting rod bearings are installed. The Competition Cams hydraulic camshaft (several choices available) is installed and Degree in utilizing a Speed Pro HD (.250" roller) double roller timing set.

To complete the full engine assembly, Sealed Power performance hydraulic lifters are used as well as a high volume oil pump w/new pick up and HD drive shaft.
Fel Pro full engine gasket set used in assembly.

Components to complete Assembly:

A Mellings high volume oil pump is installed along with a Moroso bolt-on oil pump pick-up. Topline hydraulic lifers installed. Engine assembled using a Fel Pro full engine gasket set. SFI approved damper installed.

Cylinder Heads & Valvetrain:

World Products "Sportsman II" cast iron cylinder heads (200cc) on 350 engine and "Motown" (220cc) installed on 383. Heads assembled with 2.02" (350) or 2.055" (383)/1.6" Manley stainless steel valves, hardened keepers, chromoly retainers, LT1 valve springs (350) or dual springs (383). Comp Cams roller tip rocker arms (1.52:1 ratio in 350, 1.6:1 ration in 383), screw in studs (3/8" 350, 7/16" 383) & guide plates. Hardened pushrods.