Why do so many 383 Crates have Powdered Rods?
01-12-2011, 09:04 AM
#21
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St. Jude Donor '05
nd Im no stranger to turning wrenches, I "could" do it myself as far as building the motor and making it live
the only thing Im up against is what parts to put in...
Appears what youre up against is lacking the experience in doing this. Im not trying to be a wet blanket or a jerk but there is SO much more to putting one of these together and doing it right than you know. It will cost less to have a pro assemble this than you could get the specialty tools for let alone experience.
A set of mics, tools or some plastiguage and forum surfing will probably get you a pile of parts you hate. Many many details to properly doing something like this you will only pick up from experience and making mistakes, trust me. You could get real lucky screwing it together but the odds are against you after spending how much?
There are some guys here that have been doing it forever that can take some basic stuff and make it run hard but they know exactly what to look for that only comes with many yrs of doing it.
Have someone do this for you this time around
Last edited by cv67; 01-12-2011 at 01:40 PM.
01-12-2011, 01:07 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
If you choose a builder close enough you should be able to look over his shoulder and learn a lot. Also learn everything here;
http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/viewforum.php?f=50
Yep everything! There is also advice there on amassing a very important element, your library.
Dig in and get hopelessly addicted!
http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/viewforum.php?f=50
Yep everything! There is also advice there on amassing a very important element, your library.
Dig in and get hopelessly addicted!
01-12-2011, 02:28 PM
#23
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Dont take this the wrong way, youre a good guy and all and have the enthusisasm etc
Appears what youre up against is lacking the experience in doing this. Im not trying to be a wet blanket or a jerk but there is SO much more to putting one of these together and doing it right than you know. It will cost less to have a pro assemble this than you could get the specialty tools for let alone experience.
A set of mics, tools or some plastiguage and forum surfing will probably get you a pile of parts you hate. Many many details to properly doing something like this you will only pick up from experience and making mistakes, trust me. You could get real lucky screwing it together but the odds are against you after spending how much?
There are some guys here that have been doing it forever that can take some basic stuff and make it run hard but they know exactly what to look for that only comes with many yrs of doing it.
Have someone do this for you this time around
Dont take this the wrong way, youre a good guy and all and have the enthusisasm etc
Appears what youre up against is lacking the experience in doing this. Im not trying to be a wet blanket or a jerk but there is SO much more to putting one of these together and doing it right than you know. It will cost less to have a pro assemble this than you could get the specialty tools for let alone experience.
A set of mics, tools or some plastiguage and forum surfing will probably get you a pile of parts you hate. Many many details to properly doing something like this you will only pick up from experience and making mistakes, trust me. You could get real lucky screwing it together but the odds are against you after spending how much?
There are some guys here that have been doing it forever that can take some basic stuff and make it run hard but they know exactly what to look for that only comes with many yrs of doing it.
Have someone do this for you this time around
I couldnt find a 383 that fit the bill and was "complete". The bill is forged bottom end, with good heads, and isnt just some bored out old block.
So I was borwsing Blueprint engines site and their 396
stroker has a forged crank, forged rods, forged pistons, Hastings moly rings, roller cam, roller rockers, ALiminum heads with 195cc runners, etc..Regardless of their claimed dyno results, this engine, with the above parts, they say that they Square and parallel decked
Align honed main bearing bore
Cylinders honed on computer controlled machine to within .0002 straightness and roundness
Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness
And it has a 30 months, 50,000 mile warranty...
Even if it doesnt make the claimed power, it should be strong and for under $6K...something to consider.
http://www.blueprintengines.com/inde...m-396-bp3960ct
More importantly, its not on me to build anything at all...
01-13-2011, 01:55 PM
#25
Melting Slicks
Red.. give Jason a call at Rollins Automotive over in Gainesville. They can build you what you need, and can work with regarding budget, etc. (and more importantly... it'll stay together). (352) 335-7223
Tell him Bob from Advanced in Cape Coral told you to call.
Tell him Bob from Advanced in Cape Coral told you to call.
