1994 k1500 383 tbi

[Taz069]

Pray all approve

 

[Taz069]

She's a beauty...I can understand feeling like it's Christmas morning! :0)

Anyway, I've added an arrow to show you where to look to see if any
of the original stamping from the manufacturing plant has survived:

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NOTE1: If the stamping is still there, usually there is a three letter code identifying if this was
originally a car or truck engine, what hp rating, etc. Also, there should be a partial VIN, unless
of course it's a service replacement (warranty) block. This stuff is really important to those who
are trying to verify if an old muscle car is 'numbers matching' or not. In our case, it's just
some fun trivia.
NOTE2: 40-50 years after the fact, most of the time these numbers disappeared the first
time the block was machined (decked) to straighten up the head mating surface or someone
was setting up a zero deck height build.

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Seeing an engine on a stand like this is just as good as looking at a Christmas tree & seeing
all the wrapped gifts underneath -- it's all about the promise of a brighter future on the
immediate horizon. Fun stuff!

@roadtrip if it is still there will let all know

 

[Taz069]

Quick up date. Some parts have showed up going to have to call summit. I wanted the master kit with the distribution block. All good. Trip back to Enterprise to deliver the MSD billit distributor to Mr.Pilcher. already called and said don't install the old 1. More soon. Thank you all

 

[Taz069]

@Road Trip sorry to report no #'s seen. Pics included. Anybody want to take a quess on build cost?? Just the motor! Not all the extras

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Anybody want to take a quess on build cost??

Heads and cam not included, I'd guess ~$4200

 

[Taz069]

Heads and cam not included, I'd guess ~$4200

Without heads and cam $8k with $9,700. Going to last a long time

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Without heads and cam $8k with $9,700

Does that include engine removal and installation?

 

[Taz069]

My hands have been strictly off! This build is by him selecting all the parts and pieces himself. Mr. Pitcher did say the block was to be machined for the rods. You are correct. Over 30 years of motor building and multiple 383's but not many done the way he wanted to do it, this one is his way

Let me correct myself. Mr. Pilcher told me yesterday"Friday" he started in 1963 working for Chevrolet. Soo way more than 30 years

 

[Taz069]

Does that include engine removal and installation?

No. It does not. Wish to goodness it was. You take him the motor, he machines it, which I haven't seen the total break down of all the machine work and cost. I trust in his selection of parts used. As I told him my hands off build it the way he wants. The overall price could have been a lot less, if I had went with cast materials instead of fordged for sure. Did I need a roller cam? No. Did I want one yes There is a lot in this build that could have been cheaper. This build has been my dream for decades!! Pricey yes. Finally I am able to have a super reputable shop do it for me and do it right

 

[Taz069]

Ohh heck yeah Santa came early!! Not mid October. Man I can see the choke point!!