I've got a LOT more than that in my 383. Granted, it's a stroker with all new parts though.
I can see an easy $1K in machine work alone before working on the heads...
I don't see why not on a 383 cube build , most of the money will be spent on cylinder head work . A closed chamber head with about 78cc of volume with a flat top at zero deck and maybe 3cc reliefs tops would get the compression where it needs to be . Run a performer RPM with a good 750-800 cfm carb and a decent header.
I guess it's going to depend on the quality of new parts used and the going rate for machine work in the area. I'm still skeptical, though. Plus, there's going to be another line item $500-600 for assembly labor.
Quote: fast68plymouth got 500 HP out of a 383 with unported 906's and an umder .500 lift cam.
I'm still more than a little suspect of Dwayne's numbers. Look at 70 Cuda's combo compared to Dwayne's -- it has more of everything and makes only 5 HP more.
