68 project

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by NC_John

I know exactly how you feel Larry. Having a four bolt block still feels like being a celebrity at cruise night for us old guys- you walk with your head a little higher. When i got my first one i was even telling the little old ladies at church.....

That LS i see in the k-truck is a 6-bolt so just take the two and average them.

Exactly !!! it just seems that it gives you bragging rights, and just to inform on the direction I am going was a 383 stroker kit, everything I have been reading says it recommends a 4 bolt block to do the stroker motor. What is your guys feelings on that ? I just do not want that oh crap moment later down the road while I am trying to enjoy a cruise with my wife.

I may go with a set of splayed caps, just seems to be cheap insurance for something you are pouring your life savings into.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331724313895

[MMcMasters]

Larry,

Here is my opinion man. You will be fine with your 2 bolt block, even with the 3.750 stroke. I would use ARP studs instead of the stock bolts and you will need to line hone the mains. At your power level, it will be plenty strong.

[Theboatandcarman]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

Exactly !!! it just seems that it gives you bragging rights, and just to inform on the direction I am going was a 383 stroker kit, everything I have been reading says it recommends a 4 bolt block to do the stroker motor. What is your guys feelings on that ? I just do not want that oh crap moment later down the road while I am trying to enjoy a cruise with my wife.

I may go with a set of splayed caps, just seems to be cheap insurance for something you are pouring your life savings into.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331724313895

i built my 383 on a 2 bolt main with arp studs in everything.... dynoed at 532hp 515torque...... we will see longevity lol
but just remember you can likely find a short block 4 bolt 350 for the price of those caps!

[GR8-68]

Thanks for all the input, a bit of history on this block I have is that it was just recently already built and is freshly bored to 4.030, it still has the crosshatching showing. So by using this I will actually be saving some on machine work.