Discussion; 383 trailer-puller options.

[WorkinLonghorn]

I want to pull a travel trailer. I currently have a 350 with a mild RV cam, low compression, usable power to about 5,000 RPM (my guess). The heaviest thing I pull is a Vermeer chipper (4500 Lbs.) and this truck does so pretty well but I am near sea level relatively flat terrain.

Ever since I read about a 383 cu.in. trailer puller in Moses Ludel's "Chevrolet and GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible" I have been fantasizing about building one, only with Vortec heads and maybe Fuel injection.

I would like to hear if any of you guys have a 383 RV type set-up and what your experiences are.

I'm not interested in high winding, high compression race engines, but something that finishes up at 4000,maybe 5000, but makes good torque down low.

How much do you pull and how well does it perform in any year Chevy truck. Thanks, Brian