Thread: thinking of building 383

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Originally Posted by BigRedTrucker

Yeah, I know that torque matters more, but it's easier to talk to people in HP numbers.

I thought about going with a 383 shortblock from GM, although I'm not too hip on the idea of a Mexican block. Also, I may get out for less than the cost of the shortblock.

Here's what I was thinking: http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...ctModelId=1674 for the crank and assorted parts.

I could probably trade an old cb750 engine for a useable 350 block.

Maybe some heads like this: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

It's all somewhat in the air right now and probably block-dependent.

Thanks for all the good replies guys!

Rotating assembly looks good.
The 195 cc heads are way to large.
I would look at a cylinder head that has a port volume of 170 cc or less.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

How about them there? It's got a 67 cc chamber which should lower compression, maybe allowing me to run on regular or plus? Maybe you should tell me what to buy lol!

Thanks erik for your help!