Engine buy. . . is this a good deal?

[terrible one]

Looking to buy this 383 for $1,500. Is this a good deal? Here's the description

Block casting number 2468130-1 (68-71 model year).
Block casting date 6-20-64 (date block was cast, not built).
Bore size stamp near distributor hole A383 71 (appears to be from a 71 year model E-body car).
Head casting number 3462346 (71-73 model 79.5CC close chamber w/3.08/1.74 valves).
Pistons .030 over forged flat tops, no valve relief (.006 below deck height).
Steel crank.
Balanced rolling assembly.
Stock rods.
.010/.010 crank (not welded).
New S.S valves.
New Comp Cam springs.
New keepers and retainers.
New valve guides .
ARP bolt kit (heads and rods).
Purple shaft cam (Mopar Performance).
Mopar performance lifters.
New Mopar performance timing set.
High volume oil pump.
No short cuts, no cheap stuff, built right by professional machine shop.

[rav440]

it doesnt sound like a bad deal to me  . 3.08 intake valve  i think you mean a 2.08 

[Harlow]

I thought you just bought a 440?

[terrible one]

Nope, no engine here.

I'm not familiar with the Mopar heads. Are the ones that are on the engine good? Desireable? Does anyone have a estimate on the power that I could make with this engine providing I hooked it up with the right intake, carb, and cam combo? I've heard that the Mopar Purple cams are kind of weak, but I'll have to get the specs on this one. Still, it wouldn't be a big deal to get a different cam in there if necessary. Haha yeah, I just caught that too about the valve size. I just copied and pasted what the seller said.

[HITMAN 149]

bro did you get in touch w/ chargerman in ca. he said he's got a 440 & 727 shipped for @1K!??!?!?!

[terrible one]

bro did you get in touch w/ chargerman in ca. he said he's got a 440 & 727 shipped for @1K!??!?!?!

Yeah, I got in touch with him. Thanks.

[Joshua]

I've heard that the Mopar Purple cams are kind of weak, but I'll have to get the specs on this one..

What do ya mean by "weak"? I have one in my engine....been fine for 7-8 years......and a freind has one in a 440 running LOW 11's......

[supserdave]

346's aren't closed chambered heads unless they've been milled a bunch.........

Sounds like a good deal if its brand new.

[Rolling_Thunder]

I've heard that the Mopar Purple cams are kind of weak, but I'll have to get the specs on this one..

What do ya mean by "weak"? I have one in my engine....been fine for 7-8 years......and a freind has one in a 440 running LOW 11's......

meaning they are weak...     I have run 3 purple shaft cams none of them made very impressive power - They are just an older design; more odern designs can produce alot more power

[skip68]

I would say for a new motor that's a great deal, with the cost of building a motor. A good set of complete heads cost more than that. 

[terrible one]

I've heard that the Mopar Purple cams are kind of weak, but I'll have to get the specs on this one..

What do ya mean by "weak"? I have one in my engine....been fine for 7-8 years......and a freind has one in a 440 running LOW 11's......

About the purple cams, I just mean that, well kind of like PT said, they just aren't as a dramatic cam, but of course that's just what I've heard. I have no idea about any of the specs of the cam, but I figured people here could help me find a good intake and carb combo that I could match with a good cam and get optimal power from the motor.

[terrible one]

I guess I'll go for it. I'd have more than that into machine ship fees trying to replicate the same motor anyways. And forged pistons and ARP bolts on the bottom end should make for a pretty sturdy setup if I want to put something better up top to make more power, such as better aluminum heads and whatnot. . .

[RD]

why do that when you can have this for the same price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-Dodge-500-Stroker-Motor-Engine-Big-Block-400-440_W0QQitemZ140170052094QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33620QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem