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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By The Collector

Fantastic answers, thank you all. This forum...

Fantastic answers, thank you all. This forum rocks :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-16-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By The Collector

Retrofit Camshafts

What is the concept of a retrofit cam as compared to a regular hydraulic roller? Can a retrofit be used in a C3 (80 or 82) that is originally a roller? Do different rockers need to be installed with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-08-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Yes, I see what you mean. Selecting the cam is...

Yes, I see what you mean. Selecting the cam is going to be much harder than I thought. I guess for now I'll stick with everything else and open a new thread when I'm ready. I have plenty of time to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

It's a hi-rise dual quad intake

It's a hi-rise dual quad intake
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Flat-top with two valve reliefs, forged aluminum,...

Flat-top with two valve reliefs, forged aluminum, +5.00cc. Not too shabby for $1400 for the entire assembly. You can take a look if you like @ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SCA-1-40605BI/...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Thanks to all your help here at CF, I have...

Thanks to all your help here at CF, I have finally chosen my rotating assembly.

:party:

It will be a SCAT 40605BI. In juxtoposition with the AFR 195cc intake 65cc combustion chamber heads, I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Absolutely :thumbs:

Absolutely :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

:lol: Why do you say that? And I must have missed...

:lol: Why do you say that? And I must have missed the site, because this looks pretty good. I guess the idea of buying individual parts is out. I'm going to take a minute with my blueprinting...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

With regard to the 6.0" vs 5.7" rods, here is why...

With regard to the 6.0" vs 5.7" rods, here is why I avoid 6.0":

"Longer rods move the wristpin closer to the ring package. In tight situations, the wristpin overlaps the oil ring, requiring a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Beautiful, thank you! I didn't even know that you...

Beautiful, thank you! I didn't even know that you could internally balance a 400 crank. I guess I was too clouded by the old school method.



Imho, it's worth the look. Everyone has their own...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

I can't say I agree with the H-beams.. Still,...

I can't say I agree with the H-beams.. Still, this combo is unbeatable for that price.

I just don't get HOW you internally balance a stroker without it being more expensive than externally...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Wow, you were right. Flat pistons it is then, but...

Wow, you were right. Flat pistons it is then, but the question is which style? I have seen about 4 different styles for flat alone, any recommendations as to which one is best for my application and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

I hope you mean machine work for the block alone...

I hope you mean machine work for the block alone and not the heads too, as I have seen people do that. If you did, I am definately not going to mill $2000 heads for an extra 10hp at best. If you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

They are spot on with regard to the camshaft and...

They are spot on with regard to the camshaft and the dual quad setup. I did thorough research via internet, blueprinting books, and others' experience. It suits my needs and is a great value for what...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Yes it is, I found that at: ...

Yes it is, I found that at:

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0808_383_stroker_small_block_chevy/compression_ratio.html

Take a look at the caption under the pic.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

That was actually one of my questions. For now,...

That was actually one of my questions. For now, however, my head of choice would be the 195cc intake 65cc combustion chamber.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Well, it's because I remember reading that the...

Well, it's because I remember reading that the best dished piston design (the inverse dome) retains the quench portion of the piston to create better cylinder mixing as the piston approaches top dead...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

That would be awesome. Although I know I won't...

That would be awesome. Although I know I won't hit the 500 mark or match your setup, I think it's in my best interest to gather as much info on other 383 setups as possible. I am looking into these...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Well now I did a bit more research and found this...

Well now I did a bit more research and found this bit of info on the very popular "Ultimate Guide to the Chevy 383 Stroker" which I found on this forum and is very reputable:

"While externally...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Hmm, I never thought of it that way. What crank...

Hmm, I never thought of it that way. What crank would you recommend for an internally balanced 383?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

Sorry, got caught up with emphasizing the need to...

Sorry, got caught up with emphasizing the need to make it a 383, meant to say bored .030



:iagree: The only issue with this is that it's much more work and money, and to be quite honest, that's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,702
Posted By The Collector

350 to 383 Stroker

I have searched far and wide on this forum and found that most 383 stroker project questions cannot be fully answered because not enough info is given to begin with. Well, I recently found that the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-15-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,900
Posted By The Collector

Hahaha! Yeah, a 383 should keep me more than...

Hahaha! Yeah, a 383 should keep me more than happy for the time. I will derinately look into 427 or better yet a 434 for the future. As for the ignition, I know a 6 or 7 would both work, but I am...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-15-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,900
Posted By The Collector

Wow, I never stopped to think about the dual quad...

Wow, I never stopped to think about the dual quad intake, I figured it would be the easiest item to find. Apparently not. My budget was at roughly 17K from the motor to the wheels.

I guess the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-14-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,900
Posted By The Collector

I never said I was going to use the same dual...

I never said I was going to use the same dual quad, just the concept. I wouldn't be concerned with mounts/plates/bell-housing if I thought BB and SB were interchangeable. And yes, tunneling ram is a...
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