Engine replaced

[XxBIGxTEXxX]

So about 2 months ago i blew out the engine on my 99 hoe. Went to the junk yard and bought an old used engine. Come to find out, this engine was ****** up and water started to leak into the head gaskets. Lost about 2 grand. Now regret not getting a new engine like i originally have planned. Sometimes saving money ends up being worst than u think.
So the question is, should i rebuild the engine that i have now by putting flat pistons and all the good stuff to get more HP and Torque out of the engine for 2500 bucks or should i just get the HE383E engine for 4500 bucks? Now if i get the HE383E engine, do anyone know a good place in Houston that would correctly install the engine with out any problems and what other mods would i have to do or get for that engine so it can work just find?
Also with which ever option i end up with, i will get it Dyno tune!!!

 

[blueflamed03]

IMHO, stock Vortec 350, and add a different roller cam for under $3000.

 

[XxBIGxTEXxX]

So you would say just upgraded and add a little goodies to it and make it a beast like a 383 or better?

 

[blueflamed03]

wont have the cubes, but also wont have the $2000 difference.

 

[TheBigler]

yeah build up the one you bought you'll have more fun with it anyways

 

[XxBIGxTEXxX]

So rebuild or HT383E?

 

[Bad bow tie]

If you have the money throw in the 383. Bowtiefreak has the 383 in his 97 2 door. He likes it.

 

[Biggwaukegan]

yep thats what I just did with mine. Fresh vortec 350 with a good cam and a few goodies. Seems to be working great but I only got 600 miles on the new beast

 

[h0tr0d]

Lol! Remanned 350's are only $1100 bucks in Houston dude....why even bother rebuilding one yourself at that price.

 

[blueflamed03]

$1100 for a roller Vortec 350??