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454 vs. 383 which is more reliable??
- Thread starter solowookie
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Why do I get the feeling this thread is going straight to hell, just like my thread on the 'non-4x4' forum, you know which one!!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
Thats nothing!!! On hot days like we have this week, I can drive around town slowly or idle and the damn temp. rises up to 210 degrees!!!
Think its about time to clean and flush the radiator, install a new thermostat, and check the fan clutch!!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
Think its about time to clean and flush the radiator, install a new thermostat, and check the fan clutch!!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
solowookie
1/2 ton status
hey, I dunno guys, I kind of getting a kick out of all of this (as long as you're and observer) LOL
<font color=blue> Jeff </font color=blue>
Nah!!! Its fun in here and we get to 'pad' more to our posts!!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
No, me neither, to bed I go, I hope!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
84_Chevy_K10
Banned
Hey POWERMAD, how's your CAMSHAFT????????
Tim
'84 Chevy K10, lifted, loud, fast, and 3/4 ton axles
Tim
'84 Chevy K10, lifted, loud, fast, and 3/4 ton axles
Brian 89KBlazer
1/2 ton status
Yeah! Size of your WALLET matters!!
I've polled alot of people running 383's and their mpg are as good as the 350 or better (the more power, less work theory).
I'm going 383 too mainly because I wnat to be able to afford to drive it after I build it! With gas at $76.9 cents/litre ($2.90/gal); I need all the mileage help I can get!
I agree BB is the ultimate & I don't think anyone would really argue but it's not always the best choice!
Brian
89KBlazer
Build it Right or Don't build it at all!!<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by Brian 89KBlazer on 07/25/01 05:19 AM.</FONT></P>
I've polled alot of people running 383's and their mpg are as good as the 350 or better (the more power, less work theory).
I'm going 383 too mainly because I wnat to be able to afford to drive it after I build it! With gas at $76.9 cents/litre ($2.90/gal); I need all the mileage help I can get!
I agree BB is the ultimate & I don't think anyone would really argue but it's not always the best choice!
Brian
89KBlazer
Build it Right or Don't build it at all!!<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by Brian 89KBlazer on 07/25/01 05:19 AM.</FONT></P>
Ok everybody, I have the solution. Someone build a big block and a small block using the same quality machining and comparable quality engine parts whether they be stock rebuilds, or modified and I'll take the time to put them in by Blazer and test each one out for you all......but which ever one I like the best, I get to keep
..........Sounds good to me
!!!
Pure Insanity
1/2 ton status
OH NO NOT AGAIN!!!!!!
Out of 100,000 sperm, YOU were the fastest??
Out of 100,000 sperm, YOU were the fastest??
blazbrnc
1/2 ton status
hey '90, I did just what you are talking about within the last 3 years. Bought a '78 2wd burby with a 454 for $300 bucks. It had about 140,000 miles. After pulling the bearing caps I realized I shouldn't have tore it apart. The bearings were like new. The cam was a different story though. To make a long story short, I had the BB and a SB machined and balanced at the same shop and built them myself. I've had both of them in a '79 burby 4x4. If you like torque, go with a BB, I liked the SB better in the dunes. The SB is still in the burby and the BB is on the floor waiting for the 400 SB in the K5 to die. As far as longevity, a four core radiator and an oil cooler will do wonders. It all boils down to what you would like to answer when someone asks what you are running for a motor. I'd rather answer big block any day.
muddin4fun
3/4 ton status
K..when I was around 200 miles, I got 10 to the gallon. At 375 miles on the motor I'm getting 13. This is city and highway combined. Still not completly broke in, but the milage keeps getting better and better and the motor is starting to turn loose it's fury
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Like I said, this motor retails for about 2K and I'm getting as much power as I'll ever need. This motor will tear something up if I put too much strain on the truck so I don't need any more power. Even without it's full break in, it's still plenty powerful. It's got 3.73's with 33's and I can step on the brake and step on the gas just a little and it will break the tire loose. In my opinion, I've got the best of both worlds. I've got a lot of power and pretty good gas milage (and it's not completly broke in yet) in an easy to work on with cheaper parts small block. I just can't see the point in having a BB for what I'm using the blazer for. That blazer will climb anything (of course traction and the edelbrock performer are the limitations). I've got the HP if I want to do a mud bog and I've got the torque for rock crawling. It don't get much better!
She's definatly a peppy little thang!
I might have a BB in a race car someday...but not in my truck.
I've got a mind like a . . . a . . . what's that thing called?
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/>http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/</a>
Like I said, this motor retails for about 2K and I'm getting as much power as I'll ever need. This motor will tear something up if I put too much strain on the truck so I don't need any more power. Even without it's full break in, it's still plenty powerful. It's got 3.73's with 33's and I can step on the brake and step on the gas just a little and it will break the tire loose. In my opinion, I've got the best of both worlds. I've got a lot of power and pretty good gas milage (and it's not completly broke in yet) in an easy to work on with cheaper parts small block. I just can't see the point in having a BB for what I'm using the blazer for. That blazer will climb anything (of course traction and the edelbrock performer are the limitations). I've got the HP if I want to do a mud bog and I've got the torque for rock crawling. It don't get much better!
She's definatly a peppy little thang!
I might have a BB in a race car someday...but not in my truck.
I've got a mind like a . . . a . . . what's that thing called?
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/>http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/</a>
muddin4fun
3/4 ton status
Oh, and in this Texas heat (already has gone over 100) idling, she stays at 190.
I've got a mind like a . . . a . . . what's that thing called?
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/>http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/</a>
I've got a mind like a . . . a . . . what's that thing called?
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/>http://www.geocities.com/muddin4fun79blazer/</a>
solowookie
1/2 ton status
man muddin, sounds like you have a nice setup! sounds perfect for rescueing those college boys in Heeps huh??? LOL
actually, I'm planning on pulling some camping trailers with this thing. If it was just being used for off-road and daily I'd probably go with a 383, but I got a bit more to it then that.
<font color=blue> Jeff </font color=blue>
actually, I'm planning on pulling some camping trailers with this thing. If it was just being used for off-road and daily I'd probably go with a 383, but I got a bit more to it then that.
I'm surprised that no one took more note of this: <blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>
540 Ft Lbs @ 1400 RPM,
298 HP @ 3300 RPM
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This is what a big block is all about. This thing is putting out more torque just off of idle than most small blocks can do at more than twice the RPM. If you want serious grunt, there's only one place to shop.
<font color=black>HarryH3 - '75 K5</font color=black>
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.angelfire.com/super/ThunderTruck>www.angelfire.com/super/ThunderTruck</a>
It's a great day to be alive...
540 Ft Lbs @ 1400 RPM,
298 HP @ 3300 RPM
<hr></blockquote>
This is what a big block is all about. This thing is putting out more torque just off of idle than most small blocks can do at more than twice the RPM. If you want serious grunt, there's only one place to shop.
<font color=black>HarryH3 - '75 K5</font color=black>
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.angelfire.com/super/ThunderTruck>www.angelfire.com/super/ThunderTruck</a>
It's a great day to be alive...
chevyboy24598
1/2 ton status
My 350 will break the tires loose without holding the brake, hell you dont even have to go past half throttle. BTW I'm running 33" Swamper TSLs and either 4:10 or 3:73 gears.
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