383 Build Finally Complete
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Auburndale FL
383 Build Finally Complete
Have a lot of body and interior work left but the drive train is mostly complete. Mostly because something is always in need of attention on a 26 year old car.
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 321
Likes: 2
From: Auburndale FL
The build.
Original L98 - Local engine shop clean/flux/clearance/assemble
383 Skip White rotating assembly.
190 Pro-comp heads
1.5 SS Roller Rockers
Comp Cams 268XFI HR13
Headers, Ebay Special's Shorty Ceramic SS. (required just a little hammer persuasion on passenger side cylinder tube and drivers side tube 2 i think, was just rubbing the steering knuckle).
Injectors Bosch 32lbs - FIC
Stage 4 port on Plenum and Base Intake, 1.75 ID ports
Stock Runners - ASM's wouldn't seal properly
58 MM Throttle body.
2400 Stall and 700R4 Tranny rebuild w/shift kit
AFR
AIR Deleted
Cats Deleted
Tru Dual Exhasut - courtesy of local muffler shop
Hasn't been dyno'd yet but I hope soon. I tried doing a budget build as is evident by some of the parts, I know I could have done more but it is just a cruiser not a track car.
I am thinking real numbers at the wheels should be 275-325, it is a lot fun and spins the tires so it was worth it.
Original L98 - Local engine shop clean/flux/clearance/assemble
383 Skip White rotating assembly.
190 Pro-comp heads
1.5 SS Roller Rockers
Comp Cams 268XFI HR13
Headers, Ebay Special's Shorty Ceramic SS. (required just a little hammer persuasion on passenger side cylinder tube and drivers side tube 2 i think, was just rubbing the steering knuckle).
Injectors Bosch 32lbs - FIC
Stage 4 port on Plenum and Base Intake, 1.75 ID ports
Stock Runners - ASM's wouldn't seal properly
58 MM Throttle body.
2400 Stall and 700R4 Tranny rebuild w/shift kit
AFR
AIR Deleted
Cats Deleted
Tru Dual Exhasut - courtesy of local muffler shop
Hasn't been dyno'd yet but I hope soon. I tried doing a budget build as is evident by some of the parts, I know I could have done more but it is just a cruiser not a track car.
I am thinking real numbers at the wheels should be 275-325, it is a lot fun and spins the tires so it was worth it.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 321
Likes: 2
From: Auburndale FL
Rhino, that is the worst question you could as me....LOL, does my wife know you?
Budget was 3k on engine, I am at 6k total but that includes 2200 in tranny work, new brake booster, new ECM, new overflow tank, new fuel pump, new starter, intake porting, asm runners, new new new.....
Now I just need new seat covers, door panels, steering wheel, and a fresh paint job....
Budget was 3k on engine, I am at 6k total but that includes 2200 in tranny work, new brake booster, new ECM, new overflow tank, new fuel pump, new starter, intake porting, asm runners, new new new.....
Now I just need new seat covers, door panels, steering wheel, and a fresh paint job....