I'll try to find it again.I copied and paste so I could get rid of the ad's that where with it.astrozam wrote:Gary, since you mentioned that this info comes from a link you had, could you include the link to the source of this info, please/thanks ?
Gary's V8 (350, 383) building thread
Re: Basic FAQ's about 383's link
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
Re: Basic FAQ's about 383's link
Yeah that's the link.Thanks.
Roy,
The 400's bores do move around a lot.Guys have tried to use torque plates for boring and honing,but that isn't the same as when the engine is running and is hot.Guys have tried to fill the water passages with a form of concrete and still the seal isn't consistent when doing leak down tests.
Honestly,with the little "m" aftermarket blocks cost going down every yr,it is kind of more cost effective to build a big inch SBC from that foundation and you have the add bonus of having a block casting that doesn't have as many interference problems.
Roy,
The 400's bores do move around a lot.Guys have tried to use torque plates for boring and honing,but that isn't the same as when the engine is running and is hot.Guys have tried to fill the water passages with a form of concrete and still the seal isn't consistent when doing leak down tests.
Honestly,with the little "m" aftermarket blocks cost going down every yr,it is kind of more cost effective to build a big inch SBC from that foundation and you have the add bonus of having a block casting that doesn't have as many interference problems.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Re: 5.7 deep sump oil pan???
yep,,,have done and know what you're going to ask,,,will it clear crossmemeber if on during motor install ? Yes but very tricky. I made a mistake and installed mine after I put the 350 in. Had to unbolt motor adapters and tranny mount and lift motor up about 3 in. and also move forward for pan to clear flexplate and crossmember and be able to bolt it up to block.
Here's a pic of the pan Gary.
A little close.
This was taken before I reinstalled the dust cover.
Here's a pic of the pan Gary.
A little close.
This was taken before I reinstalled the dust cover.
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Gary's V8 (350, 383) building thread
I am finding tons of info from this site:
http://www.Engine-builder.com
and here is a article from there about street performance in part SBC heads.This site has a number of good sources and I suggest anyone building a V8 for their van bookmark it.
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article ... heads.aspx
http://www.Engine-builder.com
and here is a article from there about street performance in part SBC heads.This site has a number of good sources and I suggest anyone building a V8 for their van bookmark it.
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article ... heads.aspx
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
camshaft tips and tricks link
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
Cam Terminologies
This is a chart of cam terminologies and how those effect a engine's performance.Good ref/good read.
http://www.webcamshafts.com/pages/cam_glossary.html
Notice how advance and retard effects cams at the bottom of the link.
http://www.webcamshafts.com/pages/cam_glossary.html
Notice how advance and retard effects cams at the bottom of the link.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY