Choose1

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Do you guys think the LPE 211-219 would be too small for a 383 with stock aluminum heads?

Thanks

Lawhead

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In my eyes thats wayyyy to small there was no reason to go 383 if your going to put that tiny cam in there.

Call up LE or AI tell them what you got and what you want out of it and they will steer you in the right direction

RamAir95TA

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Definitely on the small side for 383ci. If you're going with stock heads, there isn't much point in going 383 either.

draggin97s10

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answer is yes. but if its stock headed and your just looking for something that drives just like a stock car with a little more power it wont be bad at all, but why would be my question?

IronOutlaw

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I bet it would make enough torque to pull a logging truck.

hitmanws6

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The last stock headed 383 I saw put down about 350 to the wheels. Its not worth the effort IMO when you could do a mild H/C package or a big cam only and get the same results

96capricemgr

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That cam is a better choice than putting untouched stock heads on a 383. Heads are absolutely critical to making power, ported stock heads are a great choice for most builds. My choice is www.advancedinduction.com

NewOrleansLT1

The Op lives in California, so I guess he has to pass emissions. If I was him I would go with the biggest "emissions cam" and a decent set of heads...

1961ba427

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Maybe it is rebuild time and he is going to go 383 now, then have a good base shortblock for h/c later?

96capricemgr

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Lingenfelter used that cam in 383s and it actually worked well for a mild as stock emissions setup. So again untouched heads would be a much bigger mistake than that cam. Definitely room to go bigger on the cam but it certainly will work.

Choose1

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Here's the story;

I'm working on a lt1 swap into my 62 impala so emissions are not really an issue but here is the reason for the question.
I have the LPE cam sitting on the shelf with no use for it along with a set of pocket ported heads with beehives. The donor shortblock needs a rebuild and I'd like to know if its worth making it a 383 with the cam available or not.

There is a lot of good input and opinion so far so keep it coming.

Thanks

Lawhead

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Ehh with that big boat you might want the extra torque you can get with the 383. I say sell the cam and get a nice low end cam for that bad boy from LE

1961ba427

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That TQ will be your friend with a "heavy" 62 (which truthfully probably isn't much heavier than a 4th gen ) If you need any help with anything X-frame related (1958-1964) let me know.

ABA383

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I had that cam originally in my LPE 383 back in 1995. Drove it with that cam for years passing MDs strict emissions and was running high 11s back in 1996 when most folks were still figuring out how to make LTs fast. Imho is a great cam that was R&D'd by John Lingenfelter to produce great street manners, pass emissions, and make good power, even in a 383. Are there better alternative now, yeah, but its still a proven cam that works very very well.

--Alan

96capricemgr

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Honestly I would not do a stroker unless I already had good heads. If you have to choose reuse the stock crank and do proper head work. The result will be better than buying a longer stroke crank and having stock heads.

Stock crank and rods are nice pieces if it needs pistons get something like Mahle powerpak. If you need a rod replacement or two ask because many of us have some laying around. The stock crank is way better than aftermarket cast cranks.

bowtienut

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A very good example.

Simple answer to your question: No, it is not too small for a 383, especially with a modest CR. Like Alan noted with his, unless you spend more money on supporting mods, ie TC and gearing, the car will be quicker than it would be with a larger cam.

97camaro383

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The cam would work but you'd see alot better results with a custom cam from LE or AI. I had a hotcam in a 383 with stock heads/intake. Definitely should've went bigger and had better heads. If you do decided to go 383 don't use eagle cast crank setup, it ruined my motor.

Sof86

Yeah I'd def run bigger and you should still pass emissions. My 385 h/c/i has a 220/230 cam in it and passes emissions with ease. Can't wait to put something bigger in it though.

SS RRR

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To further add, not sure if it'd make any difference, but there would be absolutely no lope with the 211 cam in a 383 whatsoever. Would sound completely stock. Could make for a good sleeper if that's your cup of tea...
A friend of mine had that cam in a 383 and did 390rwhp and 410ftlbs of torque with GTP ported heads/intake back in 1997.