Thread: !964 Chevelle 283
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07-18-2012 03:13 PM #12
Lets see--in the last 20 years--probably 35-50 of them---the only thing hurting 283 over the 327/350 block is the smaller bore limits valve sizes---however, the smaller main size helps on the crank as the higher horse power engines are now using even smaller bearing sizes---
Rev limits as for missed shifts????????you ain't gonna fix that issue by not using a 283!!! valve springs,etc, light valves, shaft roller rckers, rev kits---same price on all sbc
and as for numbers matching deals----------you ain't a goin to use a 350----------
But on the other hand---just this morning delivered a 4 inch stroke Dart SHP to a guy with a 1957 chev------
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy