Originally Posted by I.C.U.Lookin (Post 3878803)

Don't want a used motor. Not 100% opposed to crate motors but like I said havent assembled any yet and would love to get that experience. Torn down and done heads up but never built and assembled a short block.

A new dart block is out of the question and unnecessary as I'm not looking to push power boundaries. So far I prefer the 1 piece seal as they supposedly seal better than 2. Reading a lot of build articles. I love to educate myself. I can find blocks for the 200-300 dollar range and have machined locally. Sounds like that might just be the best option.

Originally Posted by the deep (Post 3879111)

Done carefully and correctly the two piece seal will never leak . I have done many . Just so you know , the one piece seal engines take a different crank and that crank has a different bolt pattern for the flywheel . So the flywheel will be engine specific .

Originally Posted by I.C.U.Lookin (Post 3879116)

Cool. I knew about the crank didn't know about the flywheel. Ill be building slowly as I have good running motors at the moment and other projects I'm doing so this isn't a rush. I have time to research and try to get it right. First most important decision is on the block. Once fully decided then I can buy and start learning. Lol

Originally Posted by I.C.U.Lookin (Post 3878803)

Don't want a used motor. Not 100% opposed to crate motors but like I said havent assembled any yet and would love to get that experience. Torn down and done heads up but never built and assembled a short block.

A new dart block is out of the question and unnecessary as I'm not looking to push power boundaries. So far I prefer the 1 piece seal as they supposedly seal better than 2. Reading a lot of build articles. I love to educate myself. I can find blocks for the 200-300 dollar range and have machined locally. Sounds like that might just be the best option.

Originally Posted by I.C.U.Lookin (Post 3878364)

Contemplating working on building a 383. Would I be better off finding a used block and doing all machining at local machine shop or using a block like this.

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-150100

It says its machined for a stroker. I'm very mechanical but have never assembled a short block and want to so I like the build my own route especially after reading crate motors. None impress me. Just curious if this route is better than junkyard block and going to local machine shop. Also would I still have machine work even with block clearanced for stroker?

Any input greatly appreciated.