The Plan
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The Plan
I plan on buying parts like a cam, miniram, and others. Then put them all at one time. In two years I'll have all the parts needed to start the 383 stroker job. So, my thinking say it good on paper, but what do you all think about it?
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It's a good idea as long as:
1. you don't lose interest along the way, and
2. you keep track of what you've bought and make sure all the parts are compatable.
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i did the same thing, I assembled a TPiS Bigmouth, SLP runners, Ported Plenum, cam, valve springs, chip, water pump, asst'd odds and ends. Now I have everything I need. Once the weather gets cold I have all the makings of a great winter project!
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Write it out, keep good records. As the plan changes, the above advice will be critical. Make sure the parts you have on the list are from solid suppliers so you don't have to adjust later when the part disappears. Might even make a list of potential parts for each section of the project. Keep good price history on the parts so you know when you see a good sale.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574852033-post10.html
Before you had your change, back when you were Dizzy Ray... your words, not mine
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Not trying to be a kill joy, but need some input.
Once the 383 stroker job is finish what kind of oil would be best to use? I ask because I just got my oil changed with high mileage oil. I'm not sure by doing a 383 stroker build mean I'm getting a new but old motor or a old but improved motor. Any input will be nice.
Once the 383 stroker job is finish what kind of oil would be best to use? I ask because I just got my oil changed with high mileage oil. I'm not sure by doing a 383 stroker build mean I'm getting a new but old motor or a old but improved motor. Any input will be nice.
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Not trying to be a kill joy, but need some input.
Once the 383 stroker job is finish what kind of oil would be best to use? I ask because I just got my oil changed with high mileage oil. I'm not sure by doing a 383 stroker build mean I'm getting a new but old motor or a old but improved motor. Any input will be nice.
Once the 383 stroker job is finish what kind of oil would be best to use? I ask because I just got my oil changed with high mileage oil. I'm not sure by doing a 383 stroker build mean I'm getting a new but old motor or a old but improved motor. Any input will be nice.