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    355 to 383

     



    OKay I found a nice 355 for sale and I am looking into building a nice 383 for my cutty, what steps would i need to take in order to convert a 355 into a 383? I also found a vortec 350 with rod knock out of a 96 chevy for dirt cheap, less than 200, would you recommend starting with the ceap 350 or buying the 355 for 3x's as much?

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    I'd go for the newer block. And the knock won't make a bit of difference if you plan to by a 3.75 inch rotating assembly to build your 383. With the newer block, you can run a hydraulic roller cam and the block can easily be bored .030 over if need be.


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    If you use your 30 over block it will end up a 388 not a 383


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    Use the newer block.
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    http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/category.asp?CtgID=9057

    I Have bought kits from these guys several times. They have good stuff.

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