will this work?

[Rookie]

has anyone used L98 aluminum corvette heads on a L31 shortblock? also would the same combo work if it was a 383 instead of the standard 350 block? I AM SO SICK OF THIS SLUG THAT GM CALLS A TBI 350!!!!!

[LS6TT]

it should

ECU would need reprogramming..can you get them at a good price?
why not just get a head and cam package from jegs or summit

[Rookie]

actually i'm browsing through the Scoggin-Dickey catalog right now. the L31 short block 4 bolt main is listed for $1499.95. The L98 heads are $469.95 each while the L31 heads are $244.75 each or $319.75 with a spring upgrade. i am just brainstorming, but i am kinda interested in doing a 383 setup. Ryan.

kinda sounds like the L31 shortblock with L98 aluminum heads for about $2500.00 is a pretty good price............

[LS6TT]

actually thats a damn good price...

whats your price range? consider a lt1 or ls1 swap..EFI and alot of ponys..lt1 will run you about 3000 for the package ls1 runs about 6000

LS6TT

[Rookie]

well. an LT-1 swap would be sweet. Ls-1 is a little more than i want to spend. I'm looking for a setup with some grunt and power but i won't be racing or anything. that is why i kinda ruled out the LT-1. also i'm looking for more or less a drop in motor that might require a little computer tuning at most. if i could pull 300 RWHP or a little better, i would be more than happy.

[LS6TT]

well it comes down to cost...i personnalyam a big 383 fan but not if your not offroading and not racing...its not worth the money..

if you want some added HP some get up and go then go get a spare small block 4 bolt..put it in your garage..and build it piece by piece...one you will have fun and two you wil save alot of money by building it yourself

but if you really want just a drop in then go with a engine package from summit or jegs..cant go wrong with them

[Rookie]

another question i have is emissions. i don't know much about the vortec intake. i'm sure my current throttle body will not work. what do i need?

[LS6TT]

well if you buy a crate motor those are carbs and your tbi as far as i know wont work..thats why i suggest building a motor and using your stock tbi stuff with upped injectors and ecu tunning..

or you can spend another 1500-2000 bucks and when you swap the crate motor in you would do a efi conversion as well

[Rookie]

i thought about the edelbrock efi conversion kit. it sells for a little better than a grand i think.

[LS6TT]

yea nad its worth every penny

thats my next thing before supercharger or anything even building..its that conversion

whats the amount of money your looking to spend?

[Rookie]

i haven't set a price. just weighing my options right now. i think you are right about the 383 though. for my use, it just wouldn't be worth the money. it would be nice though.

[LS6TT]

i jsut suggest that you build your own..but if your not comfy on doing that then get the crate motor and do the efi conversion