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  1. Engine
    Hello all, I want to stroke a 289 Studebaker motor if I can find info to do it. if not, new pistons is needed to raise CR, Stnd bore is 3.562'' or 90.5mm, stroke now is 3.625'', stnd. CR is 8.25. Performance cams not many if out there.. Its a solid type factory cam now with gear drive, yes gear...
  2. Engine
    Hey there, recently I had the head on bank 1 of my Chevy 383 Stroker decide it no longer wanted to hold any oil in it. I've decided I don't wanna go through the laborous and cost-intensive process of casting or machining it to be where it used to be, and have instead decided I want to replace...
  3. Transmission - Rearend
    Hi there, im in the midst of planning out a 572 stroker hemi build (based off the 426 hemi) to throw in my 1962 plymouth belvedere and im trying to find a transmission thatd work. I have a push button auto and would like to keep it so no fully manual trannys. it's going to be a street cruiser...
  4. Engine
    I can get a new old stock TRW 350ci forge pistons...these are odd one's TRW No L2417 ....I have to see if I can find some moly face top rings ....oil control grove has 4 holes drilled in them for oil drain control.. Pistons comes with pins and lock rings. I just wonder are these just to old to...
  5. Engine
    Hello all..stay safe during this Virus going around...So I have a lot of time on hand now, want to re-think my build. ....My parts on hand are new Comp cam H268 non roller specs are; lift @.50 = .218, Dur. = 268 for In. and Ex.., Val. lift is .454 w/ 1.5 rockets... Should I get 1.6 rockers...
  6. Engine
    Hello all, I've decided I'm going to build a 557 stroker to put into my 1975 F150 Ranger XLT. Goals for this truck: Not going to be a daily driver, but would love for it to be reliable, and streetable at about 650hp on pump gas. Don't plan on towing anything with it, but may put stuff in the...
  7. Engine
    I've recently acquired a 1984 Camaro with a 350 (Not the original 305) and a t-5 transmission. I have not disassembled the engine yet, nor do I have the casting numbers, yet. I believe it is a 4 bolt main and originated from a mid 70's truck. I have built multiple engines before, but never a...
  8. Hotrodding Basics
    Hello, I just bought a 1958 GMC 100 about as stock as you can think. I want to leave the interior and exterior totally original (rat rod vibe) but I want to put a 383 stroker with 465hp under the hood with a manual transmission. As I said everything is stock, and I'd like to be under about 7000...
  9. Hotrodding Basics
    Hey guys, so my question is. What would be a safe redline for the following pile of parts; Stock 96' 4bolt main 350 block, fully forged scat bottom end (3.750 H beam rods, forged pistons, forged crank ARP rod bolts), comp cams xfi 286 hydraulic roller cam, AFR 195cc heads (65cc combustion...
  10. Engine
    Hi, I have a fairly new build carbureted 383 stroker that's pushing close to 600 hp on 93 octane, .that is starting to flutter/sputter at WOT and will actually shut down due to lack of fuel and I have to wait until the pump pressurizes and I pump the throttle and then starts right back up. does...
  11. Hotrodding Basics
    Dear Hotrodders, I am new to forum and would really appreciate your help with my stroker build. I have a local engine workshop putting together a SBC with forged internals, the block is a 4-bolt 2 rear main seal block that has been already machined to 0.040 over so the engine will be 385cid...
  12. Hotrodding Basics
    Hi, I’ve bought 64 corvettes which has a 383 stroker engine. But I’m facing some problems when it comes to acceleration in "cruising mode" low rpm. I notice serious backfire, happening in the exhaust system and hesitations. Some initial data: - Engine chevy 383 stroker - Quick fuel carb...
  13. Hotrodding Basics
    Finally getting the engine back together. Slow process with the age and condition of my body, but it's getting there. Pics are showing the short block and some of the build. Short block has lightened crank, KB9914-.060 pistons. Zero deck. Pics kinda suck cuz I only had my phone with me.
  14. Engine
    Hey guys. Y'all probably get a lot of these, but I'm looking for tips on a 383 build that is both street able but I can still take it to the strip every now and then. Trying to keep it at a decent budget of between 2-2.5k. Yes it's not a whole lot but I know there's ways to make this work. It...
  15. Hotrodding Basics
    I have a 383 stroker and wondering what the power would be. from top to bottom. Holley 750, edelbrock performer eps intake, the corvette 882 heads with the large valves and port and polished and machined to I think 72cc chambers, the thinnest head gasket I think its .015, Bored 30 over with...
  16. Engine
    Hi Guys: I changed out the old and tired 350 that was in my 34 Chevy three window coupe for a new Blueprint 383 Stroker. The coupe ha a homemade set of typical street rod headers that hung outside the frame. The feelo I bought the car frome gave me a set of Block Hugger headers as I wanted to...
  17. Engine
    I by no means am an automotive mechanic and I apologise in advance for the essay of information but I have the want to learn and will soon be attending UTI for automotive Technology after I transition out of the Marine Corps. I recently had very bad engine problems so I started to investigate...
  18. Engine
    hey guys im looking for some info on these procomp products heres the rods Procomp Electronics 41253 Procomp 4340 ''H'' Beam Connecting Rods and heres the crank Procomp Electronics 4019 Procomp 4340 Steel Crankshafts id like to build a 496 over the winter and wanted to know if anyones built...
  19. Engine
    I am looking into a few of the different balanced rotating assemblies available for a 377/383 stroker build. need some help here.. :confused: Eagle sells a BALANCED external balance 383 rotating assembly that comes with a new flexplate and harmonic dampener. Will this pre-balanced kit be good...
  20. Engine
    Hello, I am new to the site, so.. Its nice to meet you guys and I look forward to hearing from you all. I am in the process of building a 377 stroker motor for my 85 Monte SS. (350 block, stock bore, 3.75 stroke) Ive been looking at a few of the different rotating assemblies available, and now...
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