Also, I understand the bottom edges of the cylinders have to be machined so
the rods don't hit them. I've also been told that the angle of the rods can
be a problem. But GM has a crate 383 hi-torque TRUCK engine available. I
believe it puts out a LOT of torque. Bob K in PHX, AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: <kpierce@copper.net>
To: "AKBurke" <akburke@cableone.net>
Cc: "OleTrucks mailing List" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 305
> 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
> >
> > northern california
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