Crate motor vs. rebuilding DZ 302...?

[musclecarjohn]

Well guys,pulled the motor out today and it's basically toast.Broke two rods and the cam in several places.It had already been sleeved in the number 1 cylinder.No failure there though.The bottom of the cylinder walls got pretty chewed up and the crank journels are junk.

So much for building that motor,huh?

My buddies and I are arguing whether to have a 302 built or just buy a high-hp 383 stroker.It would cost me the same either way.At this point,I'm thinking of just shelving the 302 idea for now and just picking up the phone.

383/550hp $6699

What do you all think...again?

[Mr. T]

What's your Z's buildate?

http://www.camaros.net/classifieds/s...t=8&page=1

[musclecarjohn]

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What's your Z's buildate?

http://www.camaros.net/classifieds/s...t=8&page=1

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Tony,
02D(5th wk/Feb) but motor is D179 (April 17).

That's why I'm not suicidal over it.

[musclecarjohn]

Motor decision has been made!

I have ordered up a 383/550hp stroker with all the best parts:Forged crank & rods,11.:1 forged pistons,mechanical solid roller cam,alloy heads,Victor Jr.,MSD,ARP,etc.New clutch,flywheel,starter,headers...new everything.Peak power @6500.Dyno run and completely broken-in and ready to rock!

I should see it at my doorstep in about 6 weeks.

Then...it's hammer time!

I am soooo happy right about now...

[JoeG]

Get the optional Titanium block------------

[musclecarjohn]

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Get the optional Titanium block------------

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Not bullet-proof enough for you or did I go overboard?

[JoeG]

Just bustin your ----------