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Reziel_1983 · 07-31-2011, 07:16 PM

Here is the specs on the cam if anyone wanted to see them:
http://www.cranecams.com/product/car...detail&p=23763

Reziel_1983 · 09-20-2011, 11:15 PM

Few new updates:

going to start building the motor when it comes out of the machine shop. Here are the specs that are gonna be on the engine:

400 Small Block bored .030 over destroked to a 377,
Steel 3.48" stroke crank,
Forged I-Beam 5.7" rods,
Dish top speed pro pistons,
comp xtreme energy 268H hydraulic flat tappet cam(we had to change the cam, the one that the guy gave us was WAY to big),
stock 400 heads that are reworked(or possibly some aftermarket heads if we can find some cheap ones),
Holley Street Dominator Dual Plane Intake Manifold,
Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm Carburetor.

I'll upload some pics of the new parts I have bought whenever I can.

Reziel_1983 · 09-21-2011, 12:15 AM

I guess I can also show some videos of the Truck.

Here's one of what it sounds like after I first got it:

1983 Chevy Truck - YouTube

Here's one with flowmasters and a new cam:

1983 Chevy C10 - YouTube

Pop's C-10 · 09-21-2011, 08:08 PM

I love that sound...makes me wanna yank tha 350 out tha camaro & drop it in tha tha truck..

Reziel_1983 · 09-21-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

I love that sound...makes me wanna yank tha 350 out tha camaro & drop it in tha tha truck..

Thanks, I can't wait to hear how the new engine is gonna sound

Reziel_1983 · 09-21-2011, 11:37 PM

Here's a random picture I took from the back of the truck, then the gaskets, new cam&lifters, and holley street dominator intake. I'll take a picture of the Carburetor when I can, it's on my 350 that's in the truck right now though.

Reziel_1983 · 10-19-2011, 01:25 AM

Got the block back from the Machine shop!

Reziel_1983 · 10-19-2011, 01:30 AM

Got the block on the engine stand today and ready to get workin so we started putting in the Bearing spacers and Main Bearings and then noticed that we have the wrong Main Bearings. We have the bearings for a 400 and need the bearings for a 350, so that's about as far as we got today; was hoping to get the crank put in today but that didn't happen.

Reziel_1983 · 10-27-2011, 10:52 AM

More pictures coming soon, got the new correct Main Bearings and the Crankshaft is now in the engine. Sunday we will be putting the pistons/rods in.

Pop's C-10 · 10-27-2011, 11:52 AM

3 freeze plugs..4 bolts...ahh..what a gem..

Reziel_1983 · 10-27-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

3 freeze plugs..4 bolts...ahh..what a gem..

Is it bad to have 3 freeze plugs on a 4 bolt main?

cjlinkster · 10-29-2011, 09:03 PM

There's no problem with only the 3 freeze plugs, heck some new cars don't come with any. Freeze plugs are just a fail safe for when people stop properly maintaining their coolant.

That block came out really clean and nice from the machine shop. How much more HP do you figure that the stroker will produce over the built 350 in the truck?

Reziel_1983 · 10-31-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjlinkster

There's no problem with only the 3 freeze plugs, heck some new cars don't come with any. Freeze plugs are just a fail safe for when people stop properly maintaining their coolant.

That block came out really clean and nice from the machine shop. How much more HP do you figure that the stroker will produce over the built 350 in the truck?

I'm thinking it'll produce MUCH MORE HP, because the 350 in there now is old and tired. I'm hoping it'll be at least 100+ more hp, although I'm not sure how much the 350 in there now has.

Reziel_1983 · 10-31-2011, 11:44 AM

Put more of the motor together yesterday. Got the pistons in, put the cam and lifters in, and put the timing chain on.

Reziel_1983 · 10-31-2011, 11:47 AM

Also put the heads on, they are reworked stock 400, 493 casting number heads. 1.94 intake/1.50 exhaust I believe.

Also, the guy who reworked the heads said he put z/28 springs on there. Anybody know what that means?

Reziel_1983 · 10-31-2011, 11:50 AM

Will be installing rocker arms/pushrods tonight, then we will set the valves.

75ChevyGuy · 10-31-2011, 01:46 PM

Hot damn! That motors coming along nicely!

92GMCDriver · 10-31-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reziel_1983

Put more of the motor together yesterday. Got the pistons in, put the cam and lifters in, and put the timing chain on.

z28 springs are just stronger valve springs to go along with the higher lift on the new cam so you dont get any valve float. I think they must have been a popular spring that came standard with z28 camaros back in the day. the motor looks good by the way, are you gonna paint it chevy orange or do you have something a bit more custom in mind?

Reziel_1983 · 10-31-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92GMCDriver

z28 springs are just stronger valve springs to go along with the higher lift on the new cam so you dont get any valve float. I think they must have been a popular spring that came standard with z28 camaros back in the day. the motor looks good by the way, are you gonna paint it chevy orange or do you have something a bit more custom in mind?

It's gonna be painted blue, kinda to match the truck. Was hoping to paint it today, but didn't get to it. Got the rocker arms/pushrods on though!

cjlinkster · 10-31-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reziel_1983

It's gonna be painted blue, kinda to match the truck. Was hoping to paint it today, but didn't get to it. Got the rocker arms/pushrods on though!

Blue... anything but blue...

92GMCDriver · 11-01-2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reziel_1983

It's gonna be painted blue, kinda to match the truck. Was hoping to paint it today, but didn't get to it. Got the rocker arms/pushrods on though!

You know most people dont like blue motors in a chev, but i think if its done right they look amazing. its something you dont see every day.

Reziel_1983 · 11-01-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92GMCDriver

You know most people dont like blue motors in a chev, but i think if its done right they look amazing. its something you dont see every day.

Yeah, the motor I have in there now is Blue and I think it looks good so I will probably just go the same way.

Reziel_1983 · 11-02-2011, 10:19 AM

Paint is on! Also put the intake on there just to see how it would look. Would have done the same with the valve covers and carb but they are on the engine in my truck.

Reziel_1983 · 11-02-2011, 10:20 AM

Can't see the last photo very well... lemme try again...

92GMCDriver · 11-03-2011, 12:40 AM

thats gonna look sick!

07-31-2011, 07:16 PM	#26
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Here is the specs on the cam if anyone wanted to see them: http://www.cranecams.com/product/car...detail&p=23763 __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

09-20-2011, 11:15 PM	#27
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Few new updates: going to start building the motor when it comes out of the machine shop. Here are the specs that are gonna be on the engine: 400 Small Block bored .030 over destroked to a 377, Steel 3.48" stroke crank, Forged I-Beam 5.7" rods, Dish top speed pro pistons, comp xtreme energy 268H hydraulic flat tappet cam(we had to change the cam, the one that the guy gave us was WAY to big), stock 400 heads that are reworked(or possibly some aftermarket heads if we can find some cheap ones), Holley Street Dominator Dual Plane Intake Manifold, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm Carburetor. I'll upload some pics of the new parts I have bought whenever I can. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

09-21-2011, 08:08 PM	#29
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build I love that sound...makes me wanna yank tha 350 out tha camaro & drop it in tha tha truck.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

09-21-2011, 11:37 PM	#31
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Here's a random picture I took from the back of the truck, then the gaskets, new cam&lifters, and holley street dominator intake. I'll take a picture of the Carburetor when I can, it's on my 350 that's in the truck right now though. Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

10-19-2011, 01:25 AM	#32
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Got the block back from the Machine shop! Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

10-19-2011, 01:30 AM	#33
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Got the block on the engine stand today and ready to get workin so we started putting in the Bearing spacers and Main Bearings and then noticed that we have the wrong Main Bearings. We have the bearings for a 400 and need the bearings for a 350, so that's about as far as we got today; was hoping to get the crank put in today but that didn't happen. Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

10-27-2011, 10:52 AM	#34
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build More pictures coming soon, got the new correct Main Bearings and the Crankshaft is now in the engine. Sunday we will be putting the pistons/rods in. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

10-27-2011, 11:52 AM	#35
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build 3 freeze plugs..4 bolts...ahh..what a gem.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-29-2011, 09:03 PM	#37
cjlinkster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta ga Posts: 150	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build There's no problem with only the 3 freeze plugs, heck some new cars don't come with any. Freeze plugs are just a fail safe for when people stop properly maintaining their coolant. That block came out really clean and nice from the machine shop. How much more HP do you figure that the stroker will produce over the built 350 in the truck? __________________ 1984 C20, 454, 4 speed named "Gold Member"

10-31-2011, 11:44 AM	#39
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Put more of the motor together yesterday. Got the pistons in, put the cam and lifters in, and put the timing chain on. Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

10-31-2011, 11:47 AM	#40
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Also put the heads on, they are reworked stock 400, 493 casting number heads. 1.94 intake/1.50 exhaust I believe. Also, the guy who reworked the heads said he put z/28 springs on there. Anybody know what that means? Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329 Last edited by Reziel_1983; 10-31-2011 at 12:03 PM.

10-31-2011, 11:50 AM	#41
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Will be installing rocker arms/pushrods tonight, then we will set the valves. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

10-31-2011, 01:46 PM	#42
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Hot damn! That motors coming along nicely! __________________ 1975 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe (DD/WIP) 1989 Chevrolet C1500 reg cab stepside (Winter Truck) 1977 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 (Summer Cruiser)

11-02-2011, 10:19 AM	#48
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Paint is on! Also put the intake on there just to see how it would look. Would have done the same with the valve covers and carb but they are on the engine in my truck. Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

11-02-2011, 10:20 AM	#49
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Can't see the last photo very well... lemme try again... Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329



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11-03-2011, 12:40 AM	#50
92GMCDriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 124	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build thats gonna look sick! __________________ Cole. 1967 GMC c15 1991 k2500 2005 2500hd Duramax

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