ATAY383

Ok i tell you guys the story i was at this party and the party was at my neighbors house. Some how the conversation got on fast cars and i told them i have a 383. Then my neighbor said yea i heard the car and it isnt a 383 order to have a 383 you have to have a 400 cam and i was like no dude your wrong i have never seen anyone on this site have a 400 cam in there 383 its usally a 306 or a 308 cam. But i could be wrong to im not a mechanic but i am learning alote about these cars.

SS RRR

iTrader: (2)

displacement is not decided on what cam profile is run. WTF is a "400 cam"?

TABBED 5.3

iTrader: (1)

the guy probably meant 400 crank. thats how it was done back in the old days 400 crank in a 350 made a 383.....i think

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

A 400 crank was the original way people made 350 blocks into 383s.

306 is an aftermarket companies part number for a cam. Never heard of a 308 that series of cams runs from 304-306 and are not that popular a choice even.

TABBED 5.3

iTrader: (1)

beat ya to it hahaha

ATAY383

Have you guys heard of people on here put a 400 crank in a lt1 or seen it done. i should say.

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

These days they make cranks for this purpose so there is no reason to put an actual 400 crank in the motor, though I do know of one guy who did. He might even see this and respond. He will admit it was not the way he would do it over.

ATAY383

wow so it wasnt that good then see im kinda on a budget and i bought a new lt1 and tranny and i want to put in a 383 that is depandable and can handle the hp. so if you guys can give me some good ideas on this it would help

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

I am saying using an actual old crank out of a 400 was not a good way to go about it. Using a new crank meant for the purpose can be fine.

ATAY383

hey 96capricemgr you sound like you know a **** tone about lt1 or atleast more than i do but what do u think about the best parts like bottom end and top end of a motor for a 383 or should i do a lt4 hot cam kit since everytime i have a modded car it doesnt go so well for me. My freind had a z28 running high 13 with headers and 373 rear end. I want to be at high 12 thats all i care as long as its not 13. so can you give me some advice.