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83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 04:17 AM

Hey I thought if would be neat to start a thread where everyone who wants, can post up pics of their engine set ups. I'll start with mine. im not sure if these pics will work so here goes...

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83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 04:22 AM

68K20 x Drill · 01-06-2009, 05:16 AM

Here'e's my 350 4 bolt being tested before it went in the truck. I think it would be happier with a high stall converter than a heavy clutch. Oh well....

:0

87Bob · 01-06-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83_383Stroker

How do you like your 383 as oposed to what was in your truck? I imagine it was a 350 or a 305. I have a 305 in my 85 now but have a 350 4 bolt block to build for it. I don't know if it is worth building a 383 or just going with the 355. Would you do it again?

83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 12:15 PM

Well, 87 Bob, YES I would do it again for sure. I bought this truck from a gentleman who had the motor built at a shop. I just took the rest of the truck and made it pretty. BUT I did own an 84 long bed with a 350 and there is in my opinion at least, NO comparing the two. (350vs383) keep in mind my 383 has worked over heads, a pretty thumpin' cam. and forged guts. If I were you I would not be shy to do the swap. Get a feel for how you like it and then start saving up for heads and a big nasty carb!

My setup is in the high 14's on street tires down the 1/4, so do the math and decide what you are after. Hope this helps ya

Ds86C10 · 01-06-2009, 05:39 AM

awesome video!

hey 83,
why is the passenger side valve cover upside down? ill post my pics later

83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 11:00 AM

u know, I have NO idea. I think i'm gonna buy some rubber hose and extend that
line and flip it.

pokethesmot · 01-06-2009, 11:36 AM

my sbc 400

87c10slammer · 01-06-2009, 01:07 PM

i was very unhappy with the 350 in my truck but it was tired and needed replacement so i went with the 383... i have yet to accually drive the my truck but i did drive an 87 k10 withthe 383 swap and it felt so much better... only time will tell weather i stick with the 383 or go witha 572..

83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87c10slammer

i was very unhappy with the 350 in my truck but it was tired and needed replacement so i went with the 383... i have yet to accually drive the my truck but i did drive an 87 k10 withthe 383 swap and it felt so much better... only time will tell weather i stick with the 383 or go witha 572..

Good god! 572!?! Thats a lot of miracle grow for a c-10! Sounds like fun!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-06-2009, 07:41 PM

heres some of my 82 before the chrome dress up and after

87c10slammer · 01-06-2009, 01:24 PM

well everything else is gonna be custom built so why not hte frame too... its already backhalfed but if i do go with the 572 im not gonna go with a body drop im gonna just get the whole frame done... its an 87 but just like all my other "projects" its always changing or evolving. i havent drivin it since early spring because i blew the motor. thats when i decided it was time for it to evolve and havent looked back since. it started off as this..

and this is the last picture i have of it...

87c10slammer · 01-06-2009, 01:25 PM

and the blown motor

83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 01:32 PM

Well, props to ya man! Keep us posted on the build!
Ya i think it's safe to say that motor is DONE!

87c10slammer · 01-06-2009, 01:35 PM

yeah sooner or later youll see a build thread but untill i get her up and running again she hides in the shadows..

swb85 · 01-06-2009, 02:28 PM

383 stroker, ~450hp/475ft lbs specs in sig
On the stand:

Running:

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willett · 01-06-2009, 02:51 PM

where do you get those bowtie aircleaner nuts?

swb85 · 01-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willett

where do you get those bowtie aircleaner bolts?

Got mine from Summit, Proform makes them.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Here's the 400 I had in my old '87 R10.

82stepside · 01-06-2009, 03:24 PM

In looking i guess i never had a pic of the engine compartment all fresh and clean when i put the new motor it... Now its so dirty its embarrassing!

Its a 96 vortec 350 roller motor out out of a 3/4ton 4wd with edelbrock performer rpm airgap intake and a 670 holley street avenger. wish the harness hadnt have been cut when i got it, but tbi was more of a project than i wanted at the time, so i sold it... New distributor going in soon with MSD ultimate HEI internals...

What i started with, all cleaned up and ready to go in, and then a pic of what she replaced...

gchemist · 01-06-2009, 03:39 PM

DirtyLarry · 01-06-2009, 04:01 PM

Some nice looking engines here.

How about a 2002 Vortec 8.1L in a ’78.

YouTube - 8.1L Start up

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-06-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

Some nice looking engines here.

How about a 2002 Vortec 8.1L in a ’78.

YouTube - 8.1L Start up

I drooled some...

87Bob · 01-07-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

Some nice looking engines here.

How about a 2002 Vortec 8.1L in a ’78.

YouTube - 8.1L Start up

I can't say much about the trucks GM has been building. But you sure did an awesome job on the engine install! That looks stock sweet!

pokethesmot · 01-06-2009, 05:46 PM

well i just got my new valve cover in the mail thanks to
old rusty c10 but here are some pics of them installed
this first one is of my brother standing in my engine bay( he was helping me put then new valve covers on)

and this second one is of the final product

01-06-2009, 04:17 AM	#1
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	lets see some engines! Hey I thought if would be neat to start a thread where everyone who wants, can post up pics of their engine set ups. I'll start with mine. im not sure if these pics will work so here goes...[IMG][/IMG] [IMG]<a href="http://s443.photobucket.com/albums/qq157/83_383Stroker/?action=view&current=Newcamera017.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq157/83_383Stroker/Newcamera017.jpg" border="0" alt="Truck Stuff"></a>[/IMG] __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

01-06-2009, 04:22 AM	#2
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: lets see some engines! __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior. Last edited by 83_383Stroker; 01-06-2009 at 04:24 AM.

01-06-2009, 12:15 PM	#5
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: lets see some engines! Well, 87 Bob, YES I would do it again for sure. I bought this truck from a gentleman who had the motor built at a shop. I just took the rest of the truck and made it pretty. BUT I did own an 84 long bed with a 350 and there is in my opinion at least, NO comparing the two. (350vs383) keep in mind my 383 has worked over heads, a pretty thumpin' cam. and forged guts. If I were you I would not be shy to do the swap. Get a feel for how you like it and then start saving up for heads and a big nasty carb! My setup is in the high 14's on street tires down the 1/4, so do the math and decide what you are after. Hope this helps ya __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior. Last edited by 83_383Stroker; 01-06-2009 at 12:18 PM.

01-06-2009, 05:39 AM	#6
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: lets see some engines! awesome video! hey 83, why is the passenger side valve cover upside down? ill post my pics later __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra Last edited by Ds86C10; 01-06-2009 at 05:41 AM. Reason: forgot stuff

01-06-2009, 11:00 AM	#7
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: lets see some engines! u know, I have NO idea. I think i'm gonna buy some rubber hose and extend that line and flip it. __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

01-06-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: lets see some engines! my sbc 400 __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-06-2009, 01:07 PM	#9
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: lets see some engines! i was very unhappy with the 350 in my truck but it was tired and needed replacement so i went with the 383... i have yet to accually drive the my truck but i did drive an 87 k10 withthe 383 swap and it felt so much better... only time will tell weather i stick with the 383 or go witha 572..

01-06-2009, 07:41 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	Re: lets see some engines! heres some of my 82 before the chrome dress up and after Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-06-2009, 01:24 PM	#12
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: lets see some engines! well everything else is gonna be custom built so why not hte frame too... its already backhalfed but if i do go with the 572 im not gonna go with a body drop im gonna just get the whole frame done... its an 87 but just like all my other "projects" its always changing or evolving. i havent drivin it since early spring because i blew the motor. thats when i decided it was time for it to evolve and havent looked back since. it started off as this.. and this is the last picture i have of it...

01-06-2009, 01:25 PM	#13
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: lets see some engines! and the blown motor

01-06-2009, 01:32 PM	#14
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: lets see some engines! Well, props to ya man! Keep us posted on the build! Ya i think it's safe to say that motor is DONE! __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

01-06-2009, 01:35 PM	#15
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: lets see some engines! yeah sooner or later youll see a build thread but untill i get her up and running again she hides in the shadows..

01-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#17
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: lets see some engines! where do you get those bowtie aircleaner nuts? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square" Last edited by willett; 01-06-2009 at 06:37 PM.

01-06-2009, 02:53 PM	#19
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: lets see some engines! Here's the 400 I had in my old '87 R10. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 01-06-2009 at 02:59 PM.

01-06-2009, 03:24 PM	#20
82stepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 35	Re: lets see some engines! In looking i guess i never had a pic of the engine compartment all fresh and clean when i put the new motor it... Now its so dirty its embarrassing! Its a 96 vortec 350 roller motor out out of a 3/4ton 4wd with edelbrock performer rpm airgap intake and a 670 holley street avenger. wish the harness hadnt have been cut when i got it, but tbi was more of a project than i wanted at the time, so i sold it... New distributor going in soon with MSD ultimate HEI internals... What i started with, all cleaned up and ready to go in, and then a pic of what she replaced... Attached Images



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01-06-2009, 05:46 PM	#25
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: lets see some engines! well i just got my new valve cover in the mail thanks to old rusty c10 but here are some pics of them installed this first one is of my brother standing in my engine bay( he was helping me put then new valve covers on) and this second one is of the final product __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

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