Stupid Question
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Stupid Question
Ok, I haven't got into working on cars much yet, but I just have a very simple question. When I read through the forum I see people talking about changing their engine to a 383. Is that done but modifing a 350 or is that a whole new engine.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Stupid Question (C490Vette)
It'd be stupider to go on through life without knowing.
"Taller" crankshaft increases stroke from 3.48" to 3.75". That's the essential part of it. Stock block, but basically everything on the bottom end needs to be replaced.
Hell, maybe someone who actually runs one will gladly pipe in.
You should also try and make your post titles less vague for more responses. :blueangel:
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 2:21 AM 1/29/2003]
"Taller" crankshaft increases stroke from 3.48" to 3.75". That's the essential part of it. Stock block, but basically everything on the bottom end needs to be replaced.
Hell, maybe someone who actually runs one will gladly pipe in.
You should also try and make your post titles less vague for more responses. :blueangel:
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 2:21 AM 1/29/2003]
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From: Pitman NJ
Re: Stupid Question (C490Vette)
THe only stupid question is the question not asked. 383's are 350 blocks with longer strokes to give you more displacement. In other words the pistons travel up and down further(about 1/4" or so). :cheers:
