New motor, tranny and rear end?

[jdads2]

Now that the interior is mostly completed, Just waiting for the door panels to come back from the leather upholstery guy and a new stereo. It's time to start the mechanical projects.

Looking for a crate engine, 330-350hp. I like the idea of having it done, because I know that I'll put at least that much into any block that I rebuild (and I'll get to keep my engine in storage incase I ever want to go back to stock). Coming with a warranty helps. Next will come the 700R4 tranny swap and new 3.55 gears.

Looking for some input from you folks on any good dealers to use for the engine. I'll get the tranny from bowtie overdrives.

I plan on replacing the rear gears when I repair the rear wheel bearings...sounds like fun!!!

I remember when I bought the car and thinking all I would do would be put in new rugs, tune up the engine and a quick paint job. Turns out I can't stand the thought of my wife's 67 Camaro being faster than my car.

Thanks for the input,
Dave

[Scott81]

2 good dealers for Chevy crate motors are Pace and Sallee, don't have the links handy right now but I haven't heard anything bad about either. BTO has also gotten positive feedback but you might want to consider a 200r4 tranny, you can use the stock crossmember and driveshaft which will save $$$. I had my 3.55's done by Van Steel and had a great experience with them, tell Art Scott sent you.

You can find all my projects HERE for more info.

[DDLS1]

GM crate engines are available from a bunch of sources for $2,200 for a long block to $3,500 complete with a carb and all. These same engines are also available from your local Chevy Dealer as they are GM Goodwrench Performance engines. One advantage to the dealer might be a real break on freight. Here's the link to Pace http://www.paceparts.com/

[ggaagg57]

hi , i have a new 383 stroker motor in my 81 with a tci trans , what a difference over my last 81, of all the corvettes i've had this one is the best yet. george

[conedude]

consider an LT1 from a '92-'96 corvette. i have typed four paragraphs over each of the four times the site has rejected it. if this posts this time, email me: hottype181@yahoo.com and i will give you the why for that this is a great swap, and easy to locate corvette motor and transmission at a substancial savings over a create motor.

[Yoda]

Originally posted by conedude
consider an LT1 from a '92-'96 corvette. i have typed four paragraphs over each of the four times the site has rejected it. if this posts this time, email me: hottype181@yahoo.com and i will give you the why for that this is a great swap, and easy to locate corvette motor and transmission at a substancial savings over a create motor.

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