hello i was wondering what everyones opionion would be about gt40 y303 head would be like on a 347 and than also i have found a short block 347 on craigslist for sale ill post the link and see what your opinions on that would be http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/3559154702.html i really need some opinions on the that beacause im very worried about if its a good deal and motor. the guy said he is a master tech for 30 years and he is set at 1400 and i am at 1200 please look asap and respond

 

Does he have any receits? Lotta money with out proof that everything in the ad is new. But not unreasonable if everything is new. Theres better heads out there. Pass on the heads.

 

Okay and he doesn't he said he put it together does the bearing clearance sOund right for that Oil pump what all is ur opinions on it

 

I think those heads are junk on a 347.
Those are also dished pistons, great for boost but crap for N/A.
Might be an all right deal however if you can use it..........

 

What about the rod and stroke length? Doesthat sound right and the bearing sizes and n all the measurements? He said he has the parts from previouse builds and bought some from his business so I'm hoping the parts are new and I jus don't know if it's worth 1400 I would think 1000 any imputs?

 

I think I would be leary of an engine bought off of craigs list. Most pple that take the time money and effort to put together a decent engine are gonna save receipts , and it sounds as if the guy was scavenging parts from where ever he could find them so your buying used second hand parts that the only history you have is from a guy who got them from a guy who got them from who knows where.

 

Yeah receipts are everything. Aftermarket parts and the link will come w instructions too, I would even ask for those. I personally wouldnt take anybody's word, unless they were a recommended engine builder, especially when it comes to bearing clearances.

 

ya i know i am very leary of it i jus want to make sure it all checks out the guy told me he would do 1000 with out the cam and oil pan i think i can get the whole thing for between 1000 and 1200 though so idk im going to look at it friday and hope everything checks out

 

Wait a couple of weeks and offer him $800, he'll probably take it.

 

He'll probably sell it for $500 if you wait him out. Lotsa 302 based engines on craigslist.