[wannachevelle]

Have you guys heard of them? I was thinking of buying a 383 stroker motor from them when i get the velle. 430 horsepower for about 3 grand. It doesnt sound like that much for a stroker. COuld i get more power out of it by just buying the short block kit and putting on different heads and rockers, etc? I have friends that could build motors, but i would rather have a pro build short block to start out with, rather than a 17 year old building one in his garage.

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Josh
96 Firebird
Nitrous, some boltons

 

[camcojb]

Josh,

I would not advise getting anything machined or assembled by SOM. If you want to buy the parts and have a local builder assemble it that should be okay. They assemble and machine these things for basically free as seen in their prices; they can't or don't do any checking and are extremely difficult to deal with when there's a problem. There are literally HUNDREDS of negative posts on a couple of other boards (in fact just finished one on the second gen Camaro board this a.m.) and I have personally seen it firsthand from myself and friends.

Jody

 

[gearheads78]

Just put together a motor w/ SOM 383 kit. Was supposed to be balanced and ready to go. At the last minute I decided to have my machist check the balance. Was not even up to factory specs let alone a performance motor. In my opinion double check eveything they do.....

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-78 Malibu "turd" w/ junkyard small block mid 8's in 1/8th
-64 GTO convertible planning stages
-looking for 66/67 Chevelle wagon body

 

[Big O Dave]

Jody, what's the IP address for the 2nd Gen board. I used to have a '76.

Big O Dave

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[Pat Kelley]

I have to agree, I have heard a lot of not so good about SOM. It isn't the same company it once was years ago (they started in 1948 or 49). As far as buying packaged parts goes, they are fine and prices are competive. They are about 10 miles from me and I get stuff from them but some things wouldn't buy from them. I feel they have a "get it out the door" mentality.

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Pat Kelley
66 El Camino, daily driver
67 El Camino, STRIP/street
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[camcojb]

Dave,

This should be it.
http://www.nastyz28.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro

Jody

 

[wannachevelle]

Thanks for the replys guys. Some help you cannot get anywhere else than here. Are they any good manufactures of complete engines?

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Josh
96 Firebird
Nitrous, some boltons

 

[yanniz]

yes,
Chevy crate motors that you can buy in many places, good one seems to be sallee-chevrolet.com
Another place that I have heard good things about, but no personal experience with, allchevyengines.com

Also for biger big blocks try theengineshop.com They make the Merlin motors.

Hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by yanniz (edited 06-04-2001).]

 

[Guest]

I bought a 383 long block from them in 1998 for a limited time offered price of $1,600 (actually $845 for the short block). It had 202 heads and a moderate cam. It was well worth the money. The motor was meant for a 67 Nove but instead made it into a boat and performed fantastic.

 

[69bigblock]

I am presently running a 496 bult by them and it is running great. I have been abusing it on a regular basis and no complaints.

 

[esq1995]

Here's a couple of other shops that I have heard good things about.
http://www.golensengineservice.com/
http://www.enginefactory.com/

Good luck.



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1971 Chevelle w/ 402 Big Block and TH350
SS "RepliCar"

 

[Randy Mosier]

There's a place in Dallas that has a good reputation. Here's the website www.strokermotor.com

You can buy complete engines or buy the parts and assemble it yourself. Their prices seem to be pretty decent.

 

[Bomber '67]

Heck, just do a search for SOM or Speed-O-Motive in the various Team Chevelle topic areas and you will find mostly bad reviews - including mine!

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"Bomber" '67 El Camino, Beater comes back to life.
Was 350/TH350 14.90 @ 93mph, 360,000+ miles on car
Now 406 roller, 340rwhp, more hp coming, 3.08 gears
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