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jacquesdean · 05-06-2003, 10:47 PM

Hi guys, just wondered if anyone still uses these blocks. I checked the numbers and they are 1960 and heads were 1967 60cc.

Class of 69 · 05-06-2003, 11:14 PM

Nothing wrong with the good old 283. Just most people want more power, so the easy to find, and hop up 350 seems to have become the standard. A nicely built 283 with 4 barrel, cam, some compression, and headers will still get you 300 horse. Some one else is always going to have more power, so if you like the 283, go for it!

crazy longhorn · 05-07-2003, 12:05 AM

Ok, I fess up. I still have a Virgin 64 283 block, 2 steel cranks, & 3 sets of rods, & 1 setof sj 327 rods packed in grease.......all I need is a blower to top the mix!

crazyL

69 Short Fleet · 05-07-2003, 12:33 AM

I love my little 283, perfect motor for what I need. I f I was going to build my truck for big horsepower I'd go big block (for sure), just my opinion though , later Doug

MAC67 · 05-07-2003, 02:52 AM

hey guys i need a set of 283 heads for 1 of my 57's,, jaquesdean if you would let go of a decent set please let me know,, any 283 head will be fie, i dont need anything super nice just a good set of stockers,,thanx pal
mac

powder · 05-07-2003, 09:45 AM

my 283 still purs like a kitten have not had a problem yet

1972ChevyGuy · 05-07-2003, 08:04 PM

I have a 72 with a 283 in it, its pretty hot, i have a 283 in my 68 maro too, and it runs consistant 8s in the 1/8

Any idea on what heads are on them?

kaycee · 05-07-2003, 10:48 PM

I do run the mighty 327 which r close to the same and love them.I will be running a 327/400 373 posi in my 69 short step.

05-06-2003, 10:47 PM	#1
jacquesdean Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Snead, Alabama Posts: 399	Found 3 (283 motors and heads) does anyone still use these. Hi guys, just wondered if anyone still uses these blocks. I checked the numbers and they are 1960 and heads were 1967 60cc. __________________ Jock, Powder blasting shop, Alabama

05-06-2003, 11:14 PM	#2
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Nothing wrong with the good old 283. Just most people want more power, so the easy to find, and hop up 350 seems to have become the standard. A nicely built 283 with 4 barrel, cam, some compression, and headers will still get you 300 horse. Some one else is always going to have more power, so if you like the 283, go for it! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

05-07-2003, 12:05 AM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Ok, I fess up. I still have a Virgin 64 283 block, 2 steel cranks, & 3 sets of rods, & 1 setof sj 327 rods packed in grease.......all I need is a blower to top the mix! crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

05-07-2003, 10:48 PM	#8
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,463	No but I do run the mighty 327 which r close to the same and love them.I will be running a 327/400 373 posi in my 69 short step. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

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05-07-2003, 12:33 AM	#4
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I love my little 283, perfect motor for what I need. I f I was going to build my truck for big horsepower I'd go big block (for sure), just my opinion though , later Doug

05-07-2003, 02:52 AM	#5
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	hey guys i need a set of 283 heads for 1 of my 57's,, jaquesdean if you would let go of a decent set please let me know,, any 283 head will be fie, i dont need anything super nice just a good set of stockers,,thanx pal mac

05-07-2003, 09:45 AM	#6
powder the ring around my finger Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring Lake NC Posts: 187	my 283 still purs like a kitten have not had a problem yet

05-07-2003, 08:04 PM	#7
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	I have a 72 with a 283 in it, its pretty hot, i have a 283 in my 68 maro too, and it runs consistant 8s in the 1/8 Any idea on what heads are on them?



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