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04-02-2011, 03:49 PM
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Engine Mods...
What do I do to a 283? Want Possibly a NEW CAM, new heads. Your ideas. Thanks. Not trying to make it a hotrod, but want to play around without destroying gas mileage. Thanks.
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04-02-2011, 04:35 PM
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Re: Engine Mods...
Moved ya over to engine section for more feedback.
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04-02-2011, 11:29 PM
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Re: Engine Mods...
the most cost effective way to increase power would be to swap to a 350. 283's were fine and wonderful in there day but dollar for dollar you are throwing money away trying to upgrade your 283 when a stock 350 will likely outperform it. Even a cam considered small will act big in a 283 most cams power bands and characteristics are advertised based on a 350. If your set on keeping the 283 throw a cam intake and headers at it. Upgrading the heads is pretty much a waste because the engine isnt big enough to take advantage of the extra flow
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04-03-2011, 01:40 PM
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Re: Engine Mods...
But what would be the best engine for a daily driver?? The PO said his 350 drank gas like crazy. Not looking for a ton of power...just driveability. Thanks..
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04-03-2011, 03:48 PM
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Re: Engine Mods...
350's can be had that don't eat that much fuel. But if you are driving a 4,000 pound truck, A 283 will require more right foot to get going. probably eating more fuel than a stock 350.
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