Author Topic: High performance SBCs (Read 13635 times)

TIPPA · « **on:** July 21, 2005, 09:53:10 AM »

For anyone interested in "big block" capacity small block chevs, check out http://www.theengineshop.com/
They have350ci, 415ci, 427ci right up to 600hp 454ci SMALL block chevs for around US10grand...
(referred to as RATPACK eaters!);41
-these are the engines ROCKET Ind import.

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2005, 10:50:39 AM »

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/red_90//454smallblock.pdf

77CVT · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:16:52 PM »

Is that about $20k landed here?

TIPPA · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2005, 03:36:04 PM »

Would it be double? 30% more for currency conversion then freight on top. Companies advertise all inclusive car shipment service from usa for $2,990, so an engine has gotta be less than that... 69DR would be the man to ask!

Alternatively ROCKET would have the landed prices (with their cut on top of course)

77CVT · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2005, 03:43:48 PM »

US$11 500 posted / .7 = $16k + customs + gst.

If rocket sells 'em for less than $18k buy one there.

Pretty reasonable considering it would cost close to that in parts if you built it yourself.

TIPPA · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2005, 03:48:02 PM »

Pretty reasonable considering it would cost close to that in parts if you built it yourself. [/quote]
Thats why i put the link up;) Its still a lot of money but if someone was building an animal SBC, they could easily spend more than that, and not have 454ci and 600 reliable hp on pump gas!

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2005, 03:49:48 PM »

I know I am on the right forum when guys are talking about $20,000-ish engine combos being "reasonably priced". ;41 ;27

I think there is a self-help group for people like us...;41 If we could all afford to indulge ourselves in terms of what mods we wanted to do to our cars we would all be in trouble...;41

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2005, 03:52:22 PM »

Am I the only sicko here who has wondered "I wonder what you would get if you dropped the compression on that and fitted a blower?".

77CVT · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2005, 04:23:37 PM »

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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
Am I the only sicko here who has wondered "I wonder what you would get if you dropped the compression on that and fitted a blower?".

Definitely not! ;-)

I think it is reasonably priced but I am still too much of a tighta*se to buy one.

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2005, 06:45:21 PM »

How many times have I posted threads about these Mighty Mouse engines!...I keep trying to tell you this but nobody listens!!!!!! My engine landed costs about $22000OZ, which sounds like alot but I'm getting a hell of a lot of engine for that! Its worth twice that price! Those small blocks are a bargain, I dont know why nobody has bought one yet! Dont forget they come with a 2 YEAR GUARINTEE!!!!

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2005, 06:53:27 PM »

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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
Am I the only sicko here who has wondered "I wonder what you would get if you dropped the compression on that and fitted a blower?".

A lot of brocken drive train. ;39

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2005, 06:55:38 PM »

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Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
How many times have I posted threads about these Mighty Mouse engines!...I keep trying to tell you this but nobody listens!!!!!! My engine landed costs about $22000OZ, which sounds like alot but I'm getting a hell of a lot of engine for that! Its worth twice that price! Those small blocks are a bargain, I dont know why nobody has bought one yet! Dont forget they come with a 2 YEAR GUARINTEE!!!!

Some of us have but had it custome built. You'll know what I'm talking about soon. [$16,000]

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2005, 07:03:12 PM »

I'd still go your route Cameron and go "custom". (Not that there is anything wrong with those motors by any stretch of the imagination).

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2005, 07:10:37 PM »

I agree. I think they are a good motor but I just wanted that little more.....um.....precission, for want of a better word. I know EXACTLY whats in her and it is was done knowing what I'm going to do it in the future.

But for what I would assume to be a hassel free option, I think they are a great motor. [So I've been told]

MJ427 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2005, 07:14:36 PM »

if i had a small block i would go down that route

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2005, 07:21:01 PM »

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Originally posted by MJ427
if i had a small block i would go down that route

You do, remember - you just don't drive it.

mick · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2005, 07:42:22 PM »

i just got my motor back from Come Engines in Melbourne and would definately recommend them to anyone.

TIPPA · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2005, 07:44:40 AM »

I reckon C.O.M.E engines are probably the best horsepower for money packages available. When i lived in Melbourne i loved watching them race and checked out their shop a few times. 1st class. I think you will be wrapped with how she performs ;-)

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2005, 08:48:01 PM »

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Originally posted by mick
i just got my motor back from Come Engines in Melbourne and would definately recommend them to anyone.

Not meaning to go to far off subject on this thread, are you going to fit out the motor and run it before you fit it into the vette? I would recommend it. Just a thought.

mick · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2005, 03:35:49 AM »

The Motor's been fully run in at Come Racing before I even get it back gotta love that, and dyno'd with paper proof of the output.