New Engine ordered
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New Engine ordered
I came to the conclusion that it was time to do something about the tired old 350 with 118k and the occasional smoke cloud that would follow me. After considering pulling it for a rebuild, I determined time and $ would be better spent on a nice crate engine.
Well, I now have a 383 stage 2 ordered.
Let the fun begin!
Well, I now have a 383 stage 2 ordered.
Let the fun begin!
Racer
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I came to the conclusion that it was time to do something about the tired old 350 with 118k and the occasional smoke cloud that would follow me. After considering pulling it for a rebuild, I determined time and $ would be better spent on a nice crate engine.
Well, I now have a 383 stage 2 ordered.
Let the fun begin!
Well, I now have a 383 stage 2 ordered.
Let the fun begin!
Make sure not to use synthetic oil until engine rings are fully seated. For my 406, I didn't go by the mileage for the engine break in period. I went by the engine oil consumption level as I was advised by the engine builder. Just check often to see if oil level dropped and does not decrease anymore.
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Quick update:
Pulled the old engine last weekend. got the new dropped into place yesterday and will start hooking everything up today. With any luck I can hear it run later today
I have some pics if I can figure out how to post them.
Pulled the old engine last weekend. got the new dropped into place yesterday and will start hooking everything up today. With any luck I can hear it run later today
I have some pics if I can figure out how to post them.
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Melting Slicks
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I came to the conclusion that it was time to do something about the tired old 350 with 118k and the occasional smoke cloud that would follow me. After considering pulling it for a rebuild, I determined time and $ would be better spent on a nice crate engine.
Well, I now have a 383 stage 2 ordered.
Let the fun begin!
Well, I now have a 383 stage 2 ordered.
Let the fun begin!
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Not quite done yet and haven't put the hood back on, but, so far everything is matched up perfectly.
Melting Slicks
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Congrats !!! I went with the ZZ383...no break-in ect... All done at GM ... Did have to add a cowl induction rise in the hood.. Just finished the "Hot Rod Power Tour"... Never even opened the hood !!! (2500 miles)
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Looks like a great engine, you will have a lot fun with it. 
I have been considering going this route as well but maybe add a Fast EFI or other system + a T56. Looking fwd to reading your reviews.
I have been considering going this route as well but maybe add a Fast EFI or other system + a T56. Looking fwd to reading your reviews.
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NICE!!
Make sure not to use synthetic oil until engine rings are fully seated. For my 406, I didn't go by the mileage for the engine break in period. I went by the engine oil consumption level as I was advised by the engine builder. Just check often to see if oil level dropped and does not decrease anymore.
Make sure not to use synthetic oil until engine rings are fully seated. For my 406, I didn't go by the mileage for the engine break in period. I went by the engine oil consumption level as I was advised by the engine builder. Just check often to see if oil level dropped and does not decrease anymore.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...ine-34593.html
There's the link to my "new engine" album.
You may notice if you look carefully that we used one of those nice engine lift brackets that bolt to the manifold in place of the carb. Worked great, however, you will notice in the last couple pics it looks flat. The piece the chain hooks through snapped off! Luckily we were already resting on the motor mounts and simply working to re-position at the time. Only 5 minutes earlier and the engine was 4ft in the air while we lifted it up over the fender....that, would have been catastrophic!!!
There's the link to my "new engine" album.
You may notice if you look carefully that we used one of those nice engine lift brackets that bolt to the manifold in place of the carb. Worked great, however, you will notice in the last couple pics it looks flat. The piece the chain hooks through snapped off! Luckily we were already resting on the motor mounts and simply working to re-position at the time. Only 5 minutes earlier and the engine was 4ft in the air while we lifted it up over the fender....that, would have been catastrophic!!!
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From: Shearwater Nova Scotia
You had to raise the hood with a 383? Is this common for all 383 crates?
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16
Only depending on the induction system on top. Tall manifold and carb/air cleaner combo means limited to no clearance. It is the same size otherwise as any small block.
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Holy CRAP!!!!
Took it out last night for the 1st drive. Gave it a quick wash and went to a cruise night with it....and left the hood off. The thing was incredible!!!
I was concerned when I put the air cleaner on that it sat too high even though in my mind I knew the engine and manifold heights were supposed to be the same, it just "looked" high. After we got back from the car cruise we put it on and it fits. Would have sucked since a good friend painted the underside for me with a punisher skull.
Took it out last night for the 1st drive. Gave it a quick wash and went to a cruise night with it....and left the hood off. The thing was incredible!!!
I was concerned when I put the air cleaner on that it sat too high even though in my mind I knew the engine and manifold heights were supposed to be the same, it just "looked" high. After we got back from the car cruise we put it on and it fits. Would have sucked since a good friend painted the underside for me with a punisher skull.