Re: Where to start?
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I think it'd be neat to put the original engine on an engine stand and detail it on there for safekeeping and a possible future sale with the car. In the meantime, I really like that GM ZZ383 Crate Engine that's rated at 425 HP and 460 FT.LBS. of Torque. That's Big Block power in a small block size & weight for about $5200. For a few G's more, you could purchase a 427 CID Small Block from a few different reputable, well-known shops. Now that would be a lot of fun! You could actually paint it up and detail it to look very similar to the original engine but you'd have that iconic "427 Vette" that you'd get to puff your chest and say when someone asks you what you have at home or under the hood!
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Yea, I was thinking about the ZZ383 but, I have read that it has the fast burn heads which present some sort of problem when trying to locate proper headers due to the exhaust port shape or something.
While having a 427 small block would be a dream come true for me I am not in a position to spend that kind of money on a motor. In fact I am wondering if I am jumping the gun by looking at a new motor right now. Maybe I should spend that money on other areas first and then think about the motor.
This is all kind of new to me; I have done a few cars before but, I was much younger and didn't really plan things out and, as a result, wound up with a car that had areas I would change. This time I want to do things in the proper order and put my money to use where it's needed most.
Hell if i had the money and space I'd take the body off the frame and do a complete restoration but, I have neither.
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