383 Finally In
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383 Finally In
Well the 383 and trans are finally sittting in their home place. The intake manifold is getting welded up to fit the heads. Thanks to Pete(Pete K), Jesse(ski_dwn_it), and others for their advice. 
Last edited by Runum; Mar 19, 2006 at 03:27 PM.
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From: St Marys PA
Originally Posted by Runum
Well the 383 and trans are finally sittting in their home place. The intake manifold is getting welded up to fit the heads. Thanks to Pete(Pete K), Jesse(ski_dwn_it), and others for their advice.
Jesse
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From: Orlando Florida
Hey guys,
I was wondering about a 383. I plan on one this year for my '88 and I basically have two options: buy a ZZ383, drop it in there and be done with it or, use my existing block and have a local shop assemble the long block to ZZ383 specs.
Economically speaking, would they be that close to where it wouldn't be worth the hassle to use my own block and do my own work? I mean, assuming that I'd be busy with stuff like work, etc...
I was wondering about a 383. I plan on one this year for my '88 and I basically have two options: buy a ZZ383, drop it in there and be done with it or, use my existing block and have a local shop assemble the long block to ZZ383 specs.
Economically speaking, would they be that close to where it wouldn't be worth the hassle to use my own block and do my own work? I mean, assuming that I'd be busy with stuff like work, etc...
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From: Scarborough ONTARIO
Originally Posted by Edmond
Hey guys,
I was wondering about a 383. I plan on one this year for my '88 and I basically have two options: buy a ZZ383, drop it in there and be done with it or, use my existing block and have a local shop assemble the long block to ZZ383 specs.
Economically speaking, would they be that close to where it wouldn't be worth the hassle to use my own block and do my own work? I mean, assuming that I'd be busy with stuff like work, etc...
I was wondering about a 383. I plan on one this year for my '88 and I basically have two options: buy a ZZ383, drop it in there and be done with it or, use my existing block and have a local shop assemble the long block to ZZ383 specs.
Economically speaking, would they be that close to where it wouldn't be worth the hassle to use my own block and do my own work? I mean, assuming that I'd be busy with stuff like work, etc...
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Originally Posted by sami85L98
For the love of god pl DO NOT use ur own block, use a different block with new rotating assembly, if anything happens u always a backup. period.
Just kidding. Good advise. Lets you keep your car on the road and gives you a plan b.