383 stroker hood clearence
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383 stroker hood clearence
Will be installing a Blueprint 383 stroker in my 76 L-48 this fall. Will the stock hoodstill work. Also plan to install a 700r4 . Since I wont be able to use low gear ( shifter consol ?) what rear gears should I use since Ill be starting out in second gear?
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An automatic transmission will start in first gear as long as you are in D-drive. The selector just forces it to stay in that gear instead of upshifting but it can always downshift or start in a lower gear.
BowTie Overdrives has a kit to make your 3 speed shifter into a 4 speed shifter for the 700R4. $94.50
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=177
More info here;
http://www.shiftworks.com/corvette.htm
BowTie Overdrives has a kit to make your 3 speed shifter into a 4 speed shifter for the 700R4. $94.50
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=177
More info here;
http://www.shiftworks.com/corvette.htm
Last edited by SteveG75; Jun 28, 2009 at 12:56 PM.
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Performer 2101 will choke a 383. You can easily fit a Performer RPM, Airgap, or even a Victor JR single plane under the stock '76 hood with a 3" tall filter if you use a drop base aircleaner.
I have a Performer RPM and Moroso Low Profile Racing Air Cleaner under my '75 hood, 3" filter and still have 3/4" clearance.
I have a Performer RPM and Moroso Low Profile Racing Air Cleaner under my '75 hood, 3" filter and still have 3/4" clearance.
Last edited by SteveG75; Jun 28, 2009 at 06:21 PM.
