any suggestions for a crate motor?
https://blueprintengines.com/product...ock-bp38318ct1 4,550$ after rebate+tax. vs
https://blueprintengines.com/product...or-bp38318ctc1 5300$ +tax
I like that these are new cast blocks vs "seasoned" blocks. is this an important factor?
I am tempted to find a motor with a forged crank after this one took such an early crap out on me. I imagine supplemental modifications would need to be made to the TH350 to make it survive awhile.
https://blueprintengines.com/product...etor-bp3961ctc 5,500$+tax
The 396 is more power than I currently am planning for, but its so close in price to the fully dressed 383, I dont want to kick myself in the pants later wishing i would have done this project differently.
I dont have any intentions of drag racing with the truck, just want tire smoking adrenaline goosebumps and the classic lopey idle.
also, project cost creep is definitely going to be difficult to manage on this, but hey when things are done right, and properly taken care of, they tend to last a long time. thanks everyone for their insight.