I think a 383 is typically a 350 block with a 3.75" (400 small block)
crankshaft stroke which
yields 383 cubic inches. Good for torque, but not exceptionally high rpm.
----- Original Message -----
From: "AKBurke" <akburke@cableone.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 8:19 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] 305
> Thanks to all for the recent smallblock discussion...I found it
interesting,
> and very informative.
>
> ...leaves me with some questions though...
>
> What's a '383-stroker' ?? where does this fit in the SBC lineup??
>
> and...
>
> I have a '78 Camaro donor for the running gear for my '49 1/2-ton....I was
> planning on 'freshing-up' the 305 and using it (it has 212K miles)....is
> there anything I should do during the rebuild for either performance
and/or
> reliability??
>
> your thoughts??
> -A
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of mark
> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 1:42 PM
> To: Spencer; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: [oletrucks] 305
>
>
> i run a 305 in my panel. somtimes wish i ran a bigger motor. 305 is same
> stroke as 350. smaller bore. 307 is same bore as 350 but shorter stroke.
> so-307 will give you power over 3000 rpm and 305 will give you power
under
> 4500 rpm.
> i ran 9.5-1 compression hyperutectic pistons, 260 cam, edelbrock
intake/600
> cfm carb, headers, HEI, electric fan/fuel pump, 58 cc heads with 194 /160
> valves, no AC and it does alright. 700R4/3.42 rear with 255/60-15 tires.
> moves 4000# pretty good-i get blase' about the power but friends who ride
in
> it when i stomp it seem impressed. i get 16-17 MPG i run 92 octane and it
> doesnt ping about 14' advance or so.
> help?
> mark
>
>
> http://customclassics.org
>
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