wanting to build 383! what parts? where from?
12-13-2007, 09:08 AM
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a good start would be a callies crank. I personally chose the following parts: callies crank, manley rods, diamond pistons, morel lifters, and a futral cam.
12-13-2007, 09:06 PM
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12-14-2007, 06:44 AM
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the TSP 383 short block starts at $3650.....and you can upgrade from there.
and with no core charge you can sell your current block, or play around with it.
pretty hard to beat, especially since they know how to build an engine right
and with no core charge you can sell your current block, or play around with it.
pretty hard to beat, especially since they know how to build an engine right
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12-14-2007, 06:56 AM
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I'm rounding up the parts for a 383 right now also.
Check with Leo here: http://www.weberracing.net/
He has a very good price on a 383 rotating assembly
Check with Leo here: http://www.weberracing.net/
He has a very good price on a 383 rotating assembly
12-14-2007, 11:40 PM
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I think if your going to build a motor, a short block from TSP wouldn't be a bad idea. But then again i understand saving as much money as possible is an issue as well. Either route you take good luck, and keep us posted.
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12-18-2007, 03:48 PM
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The only change is a 4 inch stroke crank. you can add some more cubes if you punch it 30 over to get a 383. otherwise it is just below a 382 cid.'
What is with all the people who want to buy an engine. I say if you know how and have the tools do it yourself. that way you know what is done and the specs.
What is with all the people who want to buy an engine. I say if you know how and have the tools do it yourself. that way you know what is done and the specs.
12-18-2007, 05:00 PM
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is it even worth doing a 383 if your buyinga shortblock?
i not as fimiliar w/ gen 3 motors as i am the ol small blocks. i know when i built my s10 blazer that had a nice lil 355 in it, i was disapointed when i did the 383 stroker kit in it. not that it didnt give me some power but not what i was hoping for.
i not as fimiliar w/ gen 3 motors as i am the ol small blocks. i know when i built my s10 blazer that had a nice lil 355 in it, i was disapointed when i did the 383 stroker kit in it. not that it didnt give me some power but not what i was hoping for.
12-19-2007, 09:16 AM
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well....1) I don't have a lot of time going to school full time and working full time. 2) working on cars all day, the last thing I really want to do is work on more, sounds lazy, but like I said I'm also in school. 3) I already have a shortblock, but if I could buy an assembled one and sell the one I have to make some $ back then why not?
It comes down to what someone prefers to do and if they have the time to do it or not.
It comes down to what someone prefers to do and if they have the time to do it or not.
12-19-2007, 10:52 PM
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The only change is a 4 inch stroke crank. you can add some more cubes if you punch it 30 over to get a 383. otherwise it is just below a 382 cid.'
What is with all the people who want to buy an engine. I say if you know how and have the tools do it yourself. that way you know what is done and the specs.
What is with all the people who want to buy an engine. I say if you know how and have the tools do it yourself. that way you know what is done and the specs.
12-20-2007, 08:48 AM
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I just took a stab at the boring numbers. I know more about old school chevy and those gen 1's are common to punch 30 over.
12-20-2007, 09:53 AM
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For the cost, if you're going to buy a shortblock, save a little longer and get a 4.0" bore block with a 4.0" stroke crank for a 402. The extra bore will help the cylinder heads breath so much better. For the cost, it's the best option.
That's the route I plan on going. I'm waiting for GM to settle on a bore size first. The ls2 was 4.0, now the ls3 is even larger. I figure in a couple years they will have an alluminum 4.125 bore alluminum block that is just as inexpensive. I know that the ls7 is 4.125, but it's not even in the same ballpark as the ls2/ls3 price wise, plus I heard it's being discontinued in a year or so due to the cost factors.
That's the route I plan on going. I'm waiting for GM to settle on a bore size first. The ls2 was 4.0, now the ls3 is even larger. I figure in a couple years they will have an alluminum 4.125 bore alluminum block that is just as inexpensive. I know that the ls7 is 4.125, but it's not even in the same ballpark as the ls2/ls3 price wise, plus I heard it's being discontinued in a year or so due to the cost factors.