New Goodwrench Quest "Twister" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 05-01-2002, 05:32 PM

Chevy High Performance magazine is starting a new Goodwrench Quest series using a HT 383 crate motor this time. If any of you recall the very popular original series based upon the 350 crate where they developed 408 hp at 5,800 rpm and 430 ft-lb at 3,700 rpm spending around $2000! This new series is called The Twister and should be very interesting. It started in the June issue where they describe the new HT 383 as a "gem-in-a-crate...designed as a torquey small block for heavier steet cars and trucks..."

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'67 C10 Long fleet w/wheezebag 305 and TH400
'67 C10 Short stepside w/283 and a powerglide
400 small block with the Weiand Tower of Power looking for a home!

69 longhorn · 05-01-2002, 05:42 PM

Im bettin that 383 will run like "stink" with a little more cam!

busterwivell · 05-01-2002, 06:41 PM

how much is the 383 crate motor

69 longhorn · 05-01-2002, 06:43 PM

I think its about $2700.....

stllookn · 05-02-2002, 08:10 PM

The engine comes with manifold, valve covers, dip stick and water pump...just add carb, dizzy and pulleys. All for $3895 plus shipping. This motor comes stock with the Vortec heads and manifold.

The test results for this first stage of mods included a 650 Holley, 1 5/8 in. Hedman headers, 1.6 roller rockers, and 2 1/2 in. DynoMax Super Turbo's. Results were 341 hp @ 4700 and 447 ft-lb @ 3,100. Darn impressive.

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'67 C10 Long fleet w/wheezebag 305 and TH400
'67 C10 Short stepside w/283 and a powerglide
400 small block with the Weiand Tower of Power looking for a home!

71402BB · 05-02-2002, 08:32 PM

I personally think that thats a little to high in the rpm range.....it would be nice if they could get that HP reading to come below 4,000 rpms and the tork to come down below 3,000 rpms........ Oh well thats why I like my Big Blocks!

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71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's

72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!)

68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi

05-01-2002, 05:32 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	New Goodwrench Quest "Twister" Chevy High Performance magazine is starting a new Goodwrench Quest series using a HT 383 crate motor this time. If any of you recall the very popular original series based upon the 350 crate where they developed 408 hp at 5,800 rpm and 430 ft-lb at 3,700 rpm spending around $2000! This new series is called The Twister and should be very interesting. It started in the June issue where they describe the new HT 383 as a "gem-in-a-crate...designed as a torquey small block for heavier steet cars and trucks..." ------------------ '67 C10 Long fleet w/wheezebag 305 and TH400 '67 C10 Short stepside w/283 and a powerglide 400 small block with the Weiand Tower of Power looking for a home! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-01-2002, 05:42 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Im bettin that 383 will run like "stink" with a little more cam! __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-01-2002, 06:41 PM	#3
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	how much is the 383 crate motor __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-01-2002, 06:43 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I think its about $2700..... __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-02-2002, 08:10 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	The engine comes with manifold, valve covers, dip stick and water pump...just add carb, dizzy and pulleys. All for $3895 plus shipping. This motor comes stock with the Vortec heads and manifold. The test results for this first stage of mods included a 650 Holley, 1 5/8 in. Hedman headers, 1.6 roller rockers, and 2 1/2 in. DynoMax Super Turbo's. Results were 341 hp @ 4700 and 447 ft-lb @ 3,100. Darn impressive. ------------------ '67 C10 Long fleet w/wheezebag 305 and TH400 '67 C10 Short stepside w/283 and a powerglide 400 small block with the Weiand Tower of Power looking for a home! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-02-2002, 08:32 PM	#6
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	I personally think that thats a little to high in the rpm range.....it would be nice if they could get that HP reading to come below 4,000 rpms and the tork to come down below 3,000 rpms........ Oh well thats why I like my Big Blocks! ------------------ 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

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