Motor Build
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Racer
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From: Long Island New York
Motor Build
Can someone point me in the right direction for any publications that would be helpful while attempting to build my first motor. I have done just about everything else except build a motor. Im looking to build a 383 for my 92 as a winter project.
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I suppose you have a gen II SBC (LT1). I would recommend converting to a dowel pin driven opti (LT4). There are more options regarding timing chain (like heavy duty timing chain) for the LT4.
Anyway - good luck with your plans/build. My build took many hours (not only hours to build) investigating options and I also ended up with some parts not needed due to lack of experience.
thomas
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
This will give you a start:
http://www.cartechbooks.com/
There are several others. Also check your local book stores.
If this is your first build keep it simple, get to know your machine shop folks and listen to what they have to say. You can waste a bunch of bucks if you are not careful.
http://www.cartechbooks.com/
There are several others. Also check your local book stores.
If this is your first build keep it simple, get to know your machine shop folks and listen to what they have to say. You can waste a bunch of bucks if you are not careful.
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From: Texas
This one is extremely well written with lots of pics. It covers the fundamentals that you need as well as more advanced information. Click on the pic and it takes you to the Summit website. Amazon also sells it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
it a no nonsense book that goes through all the machine work and gives alot of advise on what to look for.Also, look at this thread. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...-pictures.html
