carjam

Hi guys. I have a question for you guys. I am new to this forum and have been going back when i can to read previous post. I have went back 23 pages and it seems that i dont see an answer to a common question I have reently purchased a solid 93 lx convertible for $1500 from a good friend, who offed it cheap. It is going to be my project car over the next few years. I am an electrician not a motor mechanic by no means. I have seen people respond not to buy sportsman crate motors block and build your own cheaper. Which is it? money isnt an option but i dont want to get radical either. I was hoping to stay around $6000.
I am looking for 380-400 hp on motor but i will add a supercharger at a later date so i would like the motor to withhold say....550 hp. Should i use the block i have ? i seen a post say they were rated like 400 i think? and sportsman motors were like 500 if i remember right?
I know you guys are probably sick of answering this question, but i havent found where any 2 people have really agreed on anything. Any knowledge you guys have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time in reading my long post

randy78045

If you can build your own engine, do it... it will be cheaper probably... if not get a crate engine... remember, in any case, if you plan to supercharge at a later date, keep your compression down...