When did big blocks get so cheap?! [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: When did big blocks get so cheap?!


67EC
Dec 5th, 05, 9:44 PM
Or maybe small blocks so expensive?! Fifteen years ago, everything big block seemed to cost twice as much, now big and small seems to all cost pretty much the same, except for heads. I am looking at getting a 350 or 383 shortblock with all forged internals, its going to cost around $3k. For $4k I can get a 540 shortblock with the same grade internals, and actually an aftermarket block! Im tempted to sell what I have now and build an enormous big block, but the cost of good heads is the only thing making me think twice.

asbill71
Dec 5th, 05, 10:11 PM
Got any pics of your 67? Would like to see the mini blower.

CheZeppelinCorps
Dec 5th, 05, 10:43 PM
Where can you get a 540 for 4K!!!!

67EC
Dec 5th, 05, 11:22 PM
Here are a few pictures, that is a 4" cowl, is that a 4" cowl on yours?
http://www.geocities.com/hezekiahmunson/DSCF1546.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/hezekiahmunson/DSCF1543.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/hezekiahmunson/DSCF1547.JPG

There are a few places selling big shortblocks for around $4k:
http://www.shafiroff.com/468_shortblock.asp
http://www.ohiocrank.com/short.html