DSS 347 Longblock ... reasonable price?

[68RustBucket]

I just got a price estimate on a DSS 347 Longblock that i asked for weeks ago. here are the specs

347 Pro Bullet (Level 10 Block) $2499.95
AFR 185 Heads $2725.00
CompCams XE247HR Camshaft $175.00 + 150 for upgraded cam

the total is $5,549.95 for the longblock. i'd like to know if you fellas believe that to be a good/reasonable price for such a motor.

 

[iskwezm]

i have heard good things about them,but $2700 for heads???????I know AFR's are good and what everybody wants,but whew!!!!!!

 

[Taranis]

I know you can find for cheaper but I've seen the AFR heads for $1350.

 

[RATM]

That seems disgustingly high for the heads, I cant believe that they put in $1300 or so in labor to justify that big of a price gauge over what you can get them for from about a dozen businesses in MMFF mag. I would continue to search or find out from them exactly how they are coming to that price on them.

 

[mustangman70]

Uless those heads are heavily, and i mean HEAVILY ported AND beefed up that is a rip for the4 heads

 

[347Fastback]

Go with the XE266HR, makes more power than the XE274HR

 

[10secgoal]

Not bad for the sgort block. But you can get a custom cam for the price of their cam plus the upgrade. And I got my AFR's for 1330 shipped, and that was with the washer upgrade needed for a 302 block.

 

[iskwezm]

I think your mistaken on the price of the heads,even the AFR 205's are only $2299.00 from DSS

 

[10secgoal]

I think your mistaken on the price of the heads,even the AFR 205's are only $2299.00 from DSS

Well, that's what I am wondering. Maybe the original price is with a smaller, cheaper head. And the second of 2700 is for an extra three hundred upgrade to the AFR's.

 

[iskwezm]

Well, that's what I am wondering. Maybe the original price is with a smaller, cheaper head. And the second of 2700 is for an extra three hundred upgrade to the AFR's.

347 Pro Bullet Short Block
347SB2000 Late Pro Bullet 347 Flat Top $2499.95
1422 AFR 185cc Aluminum Heads with 58cc chamber $1295.95 or $1695.95
i dunno,some aint right

 

[347Fastback]

I pulled this from the DSS site for AFR Heads:

1400 AFR 165cc Aluminum Heads with 61cc chamber $1275.95 $1675.95
1402 AFR 165cc Aluminum Heads with 58cc chamber $1275.95 $1675.95
1420 AFR 185cc Aluminum Heads with 61cc chamber $1295.95 $1695.94
1422 AFR 185cc Aluminum Heads with 58cc chamber $1295.95 $1695.95
1450 AFR 205cc Aluminum Heads with 60cc chamber $1699.95 $2099.95
1451 AFR 225cc Aluminum Heads with 60cc chamber $1899.95 $2299.95

 

[Sicarius428]

Do a search for DSS on the forum. I don't mean to scare you off but as of recently they have been getting some bad marks on quality. Please read up on it then make a decision. It may be cheap now but cost you more later...
Kevin

 

[jst6]

i've been doing some research also with machine shops here in tucson. it seems the internet companies charge alot more for their stuff than the local shops do and i don't have to pay shipping. they basically told me that i tell them what parts to get or bring them the parts i want and they will machine the block and assemble the engine. dont forget to pay the $10 to ford to buy the screw in freeze plugs! and they are cheap to have machined in too.

 

[68RustBucket]

unless they actually made a mistake on the pdf file they sent, then the price of the heads is correct. I was pretty much torn between CHP and DSS, but now that Sicarius said they've been getting some bad marks on quality, i think i'd rather search for a reputable speed shop around here and have them build me something. thanks for the responses

 

[Bullitt]

i've been extrememly happy with my DSS shortblock (base bullet 306) and i have a friend who has been really happy with his DSS 331.

just can vouch for what i know from personal experience.