Hello Gang,
I'm wanting to tame my 383 down to make my V8 Beetle Bug more streetable. I know most guys want to go the other way, but I want to be able to drive mine on the street.
Here's the combo I thinking about. Keep in mind, this is on a budget, as usual. HP around 325 and torque around 350 would be just fine.
SBC 383
9.83:1 SCR
Vortec heads w/ upgraded valve springs
SUM-1785 Cam installed straight up (I like the idle of 106 LSA cams) Manual brakes, BTW.
RPM intake
750 carb
th350
2,400 stall
I'm open to gearing. I would think no more than 3:55 or 3:73
1 5/8 headers to 2.5" dual flows.
I want it to still perform well and be a hotrod, but not so much geared for track only. I enjoy driving around town and to car shows. It's a little ridiculous doing these things the way it's setup now. :sweat:
Thanks in advance,
Matt
I'm wanting to tame my 383 down to make my V8 Beetle Bug more streetable. I know most guys want to go the other way, but I want to be able to drive mine on the street.
Here's the combo I thinking about. Keep in mind, this is on a budget, as usual. HP around 325 and torque around 350 would be just fine.
SBC 383
9.83:1 SCR
Vortec heads w/ upgraded valve springs
SUM-1785 Cam installed straight up (I like the idle of 106 LSA cams) Manual brakes, BTW.
RPM intake
750 carb
th350
2,400 stall
I'm open to gearing. I would think no more than 3:55 or 3:73
1 5/8 headers to 2.5" dual flows.
I want it to still perform well and be a hotrod, but not so much geared for track only. I enjoy driving around town and to car shows. It's a little ridiculous doing these things the way it's setup now. :sweat:
Thanks in advance,
Matt