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    Need4Speed is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    383 stroker help

     



    Guys, i have a 1969 chevy truck c10 that has a 1970 monti carlo 350 engine and 350 auto trans. it has a cartor 650, headers, intake and 373 gear ratio. it is very fast right now.. the estimated hp in this car is about 300 hp..i'm planning to modify it to reach some where around 450 hp to be a daily driven truck.. my friends recommened to go 383 stroker and add cam shafts .. i don't know if this is the right set up or not.. i need recommendations ..

    regaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaards

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    stroker+cam+dist+gears+headers+400 trans w\shift kit+ posi rear=fast! don't worry about hp (think torque )
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    Let's see, original post in 2003..............
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    yes, to what wrenchd said hp is not what pins you in the seat from a stop......TORQUE!!

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    Hey guys.. it is too early to reply.. it was posted in 2003...

    anyway.. i got email notification about your replay this morning..

    the last update:

    i replaced the engine with LT2 engine 1996, i purchased aluminum heads, stage 3 camshaft, NOS 150hp a shot, Eaton M90 Supercharger, (Boost=12 psi) 2 Direct 5" Pipes and ceramic headers, i have installed multifunction controller from MSD, platinum spark plugs, 8 mm spark plugs wires (Splitfire) K&N Air Filter with intake, upgraded the block to be 383, 373 gear ratio still the same, 350 3 speed auto trans. until now.. within about 200 meters it reaches around 230 km..best wishes

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    Another one several years later. We had the one yesterday at 4 1/2 years old. Now this one at 6 years old. How do lay so long and find thier way back to the top again? Just curious, took the day off with nothing else to do.!!!!!!!


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