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spinned · 05-15-2013, 01:08 AM

As you can tell I am excited about the new update to my 58 TF. I am having a 383 Stroker 440HP/425TQ built for me. It should be done in a couple weeks. Then off to get it dropped into the 58.

I wonder what that equates to at the wheel? Anyway I know it is not going to be a 10 second truck, but it should be a little more fun than my tired 350!

fabguy · 05-15-2013, 06:14 AM

Congratulations, it will be fun to drive. Keep us updated
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Kim57 · 05-15-2013, 09:32 AM

That's very cool.
Kim

mknittle · 05-15-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by spinned

As you can tell I am excited about the new update to my 58 TF. I am having a 383 Stroker 440HP/425TQ built for me. It should be done in a couple weeks. Then off to get it dropped into the 58.

I know it is not going to be a 10 second truck, but it should be a little more fun than my tired 350!

No but it will feel like it though.

**CHIZZLER** · 05-15-2013, 10:19 AM

awesome.are you having a shop build it and put it in?

spinned · 05-15-2013, 10:26 AM

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awesome.are you having a shop build it and put it in?

Yes... I have been doing my research to find a good shop to build it for a reasonable price. Finally worked out the details for what should go into the engine build and got it on the schedule.

The next issues is to consider installing the CPP 400 power steering unit while the headers are out of the truck. Has anyone had experience with installing the CPP400?

spinned · 06-14-2013, 02:22 AM

The long block is done! It shows up tomorrow...looking forward to getting my truck back... with that bad boy engine...10:1 hyperuetectic pistons, aluminum heads, roller rockers and thumpy cam. My only problem now will be finding ceramic coated headers to match back to my exhaust.

I gave up on the CPP400. It just didnt look like we could get the headers and their power steering unit in the truck. Their unit is 2.5 inches wider than the stock steering box. Too bad...

spinned · 06-15-2013, 01:41 AM

Here we go! This should breath some life into the TF.

NEWFISHER · 06-15-2013, 01:58 AM

Thats a fun motor. GM should have put those in everything, you're going to love it!
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**Denee007** · 06-15-2013, 05:08 PM

I love that Red color of your truck!

you have cool truck with a cool engine! or HOT engine!

dne'

Kim57 · 06-15-2013, 06:01 PM

Looks nice.
Kim

_Ogre · 06-15-2013, 08:12 PM

good looking truck, spinned.
have fun with that motor
do you have a build thread here?

spinned · 06-15-2013, 10:14 PM

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do you have a build thread here?

Thanks all. Nope no build thread. This is phase one I guess. The next update will probably be a full brake system. but I want to drive it this summer so I want to get it out of the shop. I will take a few more pictures next week. It should be fun bolt some stuff on.

spinned · 08-07-2013, 01:31 AM

Yep... still waiting.

Installed the new engine, had to upgrade headers which took a couple of weeks to find and fit so that it wouldn't hit the steering box. Then the new balanced motor was out of balance. Had to re-weight the flywheel. Still out of balance. Now the whole engine had to be removed again. Well it is finally back from being balanced...again... and they are putting it back in today. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I realize that things can go sideways when you get into swapping engines and upgrading parts, but this is taking a lot more time than I expected. The good thing is that the engine will have a 70,000 mile warranty on it when I am done so I expect it will be all dialed in soon. And luckily my installer has an extra bay that the truck could safely wait until the parts and engine came back. I hope to show off some pictures soon.

1project2many · 08-07-2013, 12:31 PM

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wonder what that equates to at the wheel?

This...

spinned · 08-07-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

This...

Yeah!

That is what I was hoping for.... woo hoo!

_Ogre · 08-07-2013, 02:40 PM

my 350 does that and gets 20mpg
sadly spinned won't be able to afford to drive his after the 383 transplant

spinned · 08-07-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

my 350 does that and gets 20mpg
sadly spinned won't be able to afford to drive his after the 383 transplant

I feel like a teenager with $3 for gas to put in the truck I just spent all that money on

ahhh you know me too well.
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GFY · 08-08-2013, 01:22 AM

My stroker gets about 4 MPG in my 55.

At this point, I don't care! Just glad to have it back!

1project2many · 08-08-2013, 10:49 AM

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my 350 does that and gets 20mpg
sadly spinned won't be able to afford to drive his after the 383 transplant

That's ok. Even if he can't go anywhere it'll still sound cool in the driveway.

If his lawn starts to look like a hayfield you'll know how he found money for gas.

Just bustin... BTDT and got the old, ratty Tee-shirt too.

05-15-2013, 01:08 AM	#1
spinned Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beaverton Posts: 102	Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! As you can tell I am excited about the new update to my 58 TF. I am having a 383 Stroker 440HP/425TQ built for me. It should be done in a couple weeks. Then off to get it dropped into the 58. I wonder what that equates to at the wheel? Anyway I know it is not going to be a 10 second truck, but it should be a little more fun than my tired 350!

05-15-2013, 06:14 AM	#2
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! Congratulations, it will be fun to drive. Keep us updated Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

05-15-2013, 09:32 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! That's very cool. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

05-15-2013, 10:19 AM	#5
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06-14-2013, 02:22 AM	#7
spinned Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beaverton Posts: 102	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! The long block is done! It shows up tomorrow...looking forward to getting my truck back... with that bad boy engine...10:1 hyperuetectic pistons, aluminum heads, roller rockers and thumpy cam. My only problem now will be finding ceramic coated headers to match back to my exhaust. I gave up on the CPP400. It just didnt look like we could get the headers and their power steering unit in the truck. Their unit is 2.5 inches wider than the stock steering box. Too bad...

06-15-2013, 01:41 AM	#8
spinned Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beaverton Posts: 102	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! Here we go! This should breath some life into the TF. Last edited by spinned; 06-15-2013 at 01:49 AM.

06-15-2013, 01:58 AM	#9
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! Thats a fun motor. GM should have put those in everything, you're going to love it! Posted via Mobile Device

06-15-2013, 05:08 PM	#10
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! I love that Red color of your truck! you have cool truck with a cool engine! or HOT engine! dne' __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

06-15-2013, 06:01 PM	#11
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! Looks nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-15-2013, 08:12 PM	#12
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! good looking truck, spinned. have fun with that motor do you have a build thread here? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-07-2013, 01:31 AM	#14
spinned Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beaverton Posts: 102	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! Yep... still waiting. Installed the new engine, had to upgrade headers which took a couple of weeks to find and fit so that it wouldn't hit the steering box. Then the new balanced motor was out of balance. Had to re-weight the flywheel. Still out of balance. Now the whole engine had to be removed again. Well it is finally back from being balanced...again... and they are putting it back in today. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I realize that things can go sideways when you get into swapping engines and upgrading parts, but this is taking a lot more time than I expected. The good thing is that the engine will have a 70,000 mile warranty on it when I am done so I expect it will be all dialed in soon. And luckily my installer has an extra bay that the truck could safely wait until the parts and engine came back. I hope to show off some pictures soon.

08-07-2013, 02:40 PM	#17
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! my 350 does that and gets 20mpg sadly spinned won't be able to afford to drive his after the 383 transplant __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-08-2013, 01:22 AM	#19
GFY Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 79	Re: Installing a 383 Stroker - woo hoo! My stroker gets about 4 MPG in my 55. At this point, I don't care! Just glad to have it back!



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