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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,241
Posted By n076720

I found my answer. Its to share the mufflers...

I found my answer. Its to share the mufflers across both cylinder banks and H pipes give better low end sound, throaty rumble is what was said, and X pipes don't necessarily. For a street machine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,241
Posted By n076720

You brought up a point which I hadn't considered...

You brought up a point which I hadn't considered and that is the use of an H or X pipe configuration. My current exhaust on the basic 350 270 HP motor is straight from front to back without an H or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,241
Posted By n076720

Ah the beauty of this site where you get informed...

Ah the beauty of this site where you get informed views and opinions from real world implementations. Seems we are pretty close to evenly split between 3 inch and 2.5 inch where the difference...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,241
Posted By n076720

So then any suggestion of a true end to end 3"...

So then any suggestion of a true end to end 3" exhaust is not really accurate. At some point, and it seems like the muffler, you have to reduce it down.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,241
Posted By n076720

But that is what I am looking for help with. I...

But that is what I am looking for help with. I can't seem to find 3 inch exhaust components. Do people have this stuff custom made? What do people do about mufflers?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,241
Posted By n076720

500 hp and the torque should come in pretty close...

500 hp and the torque should come in pretty close to that as well and the rev limiter will be set at 6500. What carb were you or are you running on that setup? If our power plants are similar how...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,241
Posted By n076720

383 stroker and need 3" exhaust

The feedback from various forum members earlier this year was my 383 stroker should have a 3" exhaust all the way to the back. Seems no one actually sells these and magnaflow doesn't have mufflers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By n076720

I mis spoke, 1 3/4 is what I meant. But...

I mis spoke, 1 3/4 is what I meant. But regarding the Hooker, man have i read many bad things on this and other forums regarding fitment and quality and Hooker. Was looking for a different vendor...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By n076720

71 with 383 stroker & afr heads need long tube headers

looking for awesome 2 3/4" headers that match the ports on 195cc AFR heads. know anybody who makes them?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 737
Posted By n076720

Motor mounts w/ Milodon pan

Parts gathering continues for my 383 stroker project and I just bought a 6 quart oil pan from Milodon.
http://www.milodon.com/oil-pans/street-oil-pans-sbchevy.asp...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,624
Posted By n076720

Just spent some time on Dewitts web site and the...

Just spent some time on Dewitts web site and the radiators look great and best of all, attractively priced. I'll call them next week and see what they say.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,624
Posted By n076720

383 stroker cooling system help

Now that parts gathering for the stroker is winding down I want to look at the cooling system. Is an electric water pump worth it? How many GPM do I need? 35, 50, 55? Are any more reliable than...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

I spoke to Chris @ Straub yesterday based on a...

I spoke to Chris @ Straub yesterday based on a recommendation from cuisinartvette last week and after doing a Google search on him. Nice you two and others think alike. After a long and very...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

C3, I listened to the audio and love the sound. ...

C3, I listened to the audio and love the sound. What cam do you have in the 427 stroker?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

C3 Stroker, what cam are you running and if you...

C3 Stroker, what cam are you running and if you could do it all over again what if anything would you do differently? What would your next stroker be equipped with?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

Its OP. All I can say is wow. I have learned a...

Its OP. All I can say is wow. I have learned a few things in this thread and have come to a few conclusions.
1. check with other 383 owners and see what they say.
2. Don't think I will push my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

The original build spec for my motor called for a...

The original build spec for my motor called for a COMP. CAMS 12-661-47 (Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 284/296, Lift .507/.510) with a Victor single plane and a compression ration just...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

How about we take a step back and modify this...

How about we take a step back and modify this this thread slightly. I have always been under the impression that torque is what makes it fun off the line not HP so I was looking to build more of a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

Compression: 9.25 - 10 (so I can run unleaded...

Compression: 9.25 - 10 (so I can run unleaded pump gas in the 93 octane range)
RPM band: 7k and below (torque throws your butt back in the seat not HP)
Intended use: not a track or strip machine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

CR? Not familiar with that acronym. 93 octane...

CR? Not familiar with that acronym. 93 octane unleaded from Sunoco. Braking frequency? Its a drive around town and get on it once in awhile to get a thrill car. 2 hour trips on the highway to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

Hydraulic. Newly rebuilt by Duntov 3.73 rear and...

Hydraulic. Newly rebuilt by Duntov 3.73 rear and a new American Powertrain TKO 600 5 speed. I'm not cutting any corners. Building the car I dreamed of as a teen in the 70's
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 81,946
Posted By n076720

most radical roller cam for a 383 build but still have vacuum

Building a 383 stroker and I want to get the most radical roller cam I can but still have my brakes work and headlights go up. It will have 195cc aluminum Dart heads, RPM air gap manifold and 770...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,628
Posted By n076720

Spent the day looking up the things that have...

Spent the day looking up the things that have recommended earlier in the thread and a few follow up questions if I may.
K&N makes no less than 94 14x3 air filters. The two that look "right" are an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,628
Posted By n076720

Great looking setup LFZ. You and 7t2vette have...

Great looking setup LFZ. You and 7t2vette have some of the most impressive looking engine compartments I have ever seen! And cars I might add. I can only hope my comes out half as good. Can you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,628
Posted By n076720

Ok thanks great start. My car started life with...

Ok thanks great start. My car started life with the flat hood and a 350 which had the stock cleaner, not a drop base model so I need all of this stuff. Did your car come with the hood or was that a...
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