383...problem
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
Feel your pain Trackman.Had over 13k in my last sbc decided to pay the big bux rather than DIY. Many many issues once I tore it down with less than 100 miles on it. Bomb waiting to happen.
Sometimes you DONT get what you pay for.
Motor # 4 going in soon
Sometimes you DONT get what you pay for.
Motor # 4 going in soon
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: VALENCIA PA
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
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when I built my 383 I did alot of research on which rods would clear the cam better why I would want 6" rods or 5.7" what are the pros and cons of forged pistons vs hypereutectic what is the proper quench distance how to get the right compression ratio for my application. All the little details need to be taken care of I ended up paying my machinist for his skills measuring all my clearances double checking everything including the stroker clearancing 1400 bucks including the block magnaflux all the bearings honing the rods even though they were brand new balancing everything I think it was money well spent
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Alva Florida
Something else that might be overlooked is that the engine should have been internally balanced. 383's are a 400 crank (externally balanced). If not, it takes the BIG balancer and offset weight on the flywheel. Hopefully the new balancer you put on is for the right type of balance. You'd better get that straightened out before you put it in and it vibrates like crazy.
Good luck!
Good luck!
