rob75383

I've got an internally balanced Eagle forged 383 crank. My machinist said it'd be easier to buy a new forged stroker crank, versus tryin to find a decent 400 crank to work with. They don't call it a 383 crank tho, just a 3.75" stroke vs 3.48".

The CC XE268 is a fun cam, I estimate that mine makes 'bout 400hp at the crank. He doesn't mention heads, so I'd be concerned about the valvesprings and such matching with the cam.

No mention of torque converter - 3.08's with that cam, and a stock converter may not launch too well off the line.

As joewill mentioned earlier... keep cool. Be ready to walk away.
I am one of those that 'fell in love' and just had to have my 'vette. According to blue book #'s, I thought $9k wasn't bad. Turns out, in the Chicago area, I should've paid more like $6k.

laytonkopplin

always check NADA valueand you should be in good shape

blckslvr79

Quit bragging!

SanDiegoPaul

yea. And the guy lists spark plugs, new boots, etc.

He's delineating things line by line to make it look like a big list. I'd be asking what kind of pistons are in it to see if he knows anything about the motor.

The13Bats

I see that a lot now days...some of you will recall the bad luck I had with the shop shadetreeing and bubbaing the 383 in my car,
He down played things that were a mess by trying to brag about things he did do like used "Accel" plugs or added "free" plug wire holders ( that had fallen apart by the time I picked the car up )

I haven't seen pictures of this theads car but my guess is it is still something of a project and he is trying to pass it as a near show queen,

Tons of important and costly items have not been mentioned,
Seems a start would be a big sheet for the engine, who built it and what all parts and machine work was used,

With the economy what it is a very sweet 79 can be had for less...

stavanger

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1848142213.html

laytonkopplin

I dunno man I would have to see it in person to think its worth that much... the car looks nice but there are some things I would have to ask like why did he keep the stock air cleaner if he did all those mods to it? And why he doesn't have a heat shield over his Distributor? remember 383 storker kit produce more heat due to boring it out .030 over.And what brand is the Distributor? for the price his asking I think his alittle high but its truely up to you and if YOU like it. Another thing
I would ask does the starter have a heat sheild and if so what kind? there are two kind one is metal and the other kind is like foil covered insluation.Best thing is to just get down there and look. Its located under the passanger side. if you go to see it test drive it for 30 minutes and when you get back to his house leave it running for another 15-2o minutes to see if it will over heat but then turn it off and then try starting it. This is to see if the starter gets heat soked. Also I read he has a dewitt rad which is great for cooling down that 383. gotta go see ya later!

Oldguard 7

Really? how many years ago and what condition was it in? I'm sure if you choose to sell it and it is in the same condition as it was when you bought it I'm sure you wouldn't sell it for $6,500. You would want more because it is a 69 (that would be a contributing factor in setting your price) Is a 78-82 in your mind "beneath" the asking price because it is a 79?

Nealjr

http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/cto/1833971566.html

Rollochrome

I guess he kept the original air cleaner....as well as the original Rochester carb.....in an effort to try to maintain an original look under the hood...while darn near doubling the horsepower?!?!

I talked to the seller tonight and look forward to see it in person tomorrow.

Armed with the info that you guys have given me, such as the heat shield issue....starter soak test....and rear/cam/off the line issue.....I am going to put it through a thorough investigation prior to purchase.

I am also taking Solomon's advise about having many advisors and taking a very sharp corvette/car guy with me. Prior C3 owner and body shop owner as well as current 383 Stroker owner. Real "gear head" and friend. He already steered me away from multiple prior vettes that looked like sweet deals to me.....so I will benefit from wise council on-site in addition to the wise council I have received here.

If it's a winner.....I'll be upgrading my membership here so that I can post pics of my new to me C3 and be more than another forum tire kicker...

24 hours will tell...........

laytonkopplin

can't wait for the big news!

Rollochrome

END THREAD....

I bought the car and posted pics here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...3-stroker.html

thanks