Engine question...

[84gmcjimmy]

Okay, I hope this doesn't sound to different, but the only engine i've ever seen in a vehicle is a 350, so I was wondering, how much of a difference is there in WIDTH between a 454 (bored to whatever) and a 383. I know there will be a difference, but how much? Considerably alot? I'm just planning for the future and whatnot. And also, what is a 454 bored .030" over, and 0.060 over? I can find out myself in a book, but I am too lazy right now... Thanks all!

 

[84gmcjimmy]

okay a 454 bored .060" over is a 468, what about bored .030 over? And whats the equation to figure it out?

 

[highrider_44s]

there is no difference between a 350 or a 383 demensioin wise anyway a 383 is a borad out 350 with a 400 crank. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
the 454 is a bit bigger but not by too much.
still fit it in rally nice to a fullsize truck or blazer
might be tight in a midsize blazer /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
ive seen lost of pic of both but too tired to find them /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[big83chevy4x4]

454 .030 is 460.

a 383 is the same overall size as a 350, the 454 is alot bigger.

 

[84gmcjimmy]

alot bigger as in height, or in width too?

 

[big83chevy4x4]

both, im not sure of the exact dimentions. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif

 

[ugly_blazer]

A little larger in both directions.

 

[hi pinion]

(talking out my ass here)my buddy had a 1955 bel air with a small block.He had to move motor mounts,cut, do a bunch of stuff to fit in his new big block , was a PITA /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gifim sure the same applys with the blazers /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[SUBFAN]

No it doesn't....{lenty of room in a Blazer engine bay for a BBC.

To find engine size, figure it out yourself. The equation is, bore x bore x stroke x no. of cylinders x .7854....

 

[84gmcjimmy]

LOL okay, I don't need a exact one, I was just wondering. Thanks guys! /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif