And so it begins................

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Originally Posted by JohnC

This has become a very informative thread. I don't know squat about all these different numbers, and such.

That's the reason for discussions like this. Education. Other than that, I would keep my secrets to me self.

Originally Posted by scotts62

As for the gears heck yeah but if your planning on hopping up the engine that much and want something to last just plan on spending about $500 on an Auburn Locker, you will like that bad boy

I'm going to talk to you some more about this.

Originally Posted by scotts62

No tbi is work truck material i would stick some vortec heads on it just mildly pocket port them, have them stud and guide plated put a 292 comp cam in it for 500/501 lift, do the 383 short block and find some mud puddles

But thats just me..

I have a fresh bored and decked block and stroker crank thats ground and ready to go just waiting for the 62

Your vortecs have already had some spring work then? Factory vortecs are only good for .470 lift because the retainer hits the seal plates under the valve springs that the factory modified to stop all oil from getting past the valveguides to meet stricter emission requirements.