Hi, im starting with a small block chevy 350 engine. im looking to do a little more than a mild build....383+ ci, heads, cam, intake man, carb, headers . My goal is a low RPM torque engine. About $5k for a budget. Any thoughts ?
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Small block TQ build
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y5mgisi
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Stock vortec heads on a 383 with a mild cam gives 400+tq pretty easy. If you want about 450 it would be best to go big block in my opinion.
y5mgisi
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Around the 5:00 mark in this vid they talk about the specs of a 383 they dyno. Fun video anyway.
[youtube]Bmj48i_v6-8[/youtube]
EDIT: This is the motor. Its the HT383. Would be a perfect start.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12499101
[youtube]Bmj48i_v6-8[/youtube]
EDIT: This is the motor. Its the HT383. Would be a perfect start.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12499101
Cool video, but gives me a sadface about the HT383. Might need to cam it up some day.
5k is a great budget (wish I could convince my wife of the same!), don't limit yourself to the 350 you have. There are lots of options and opinions out there, I personally would look at a cummins 6bt or 4bt... but if you want to stick with a gasser, the newer gen small blocks are awesome (5.3 or 6.0) and will bolt up to your current drivetrain pretty easy.
Again, 5k opens you up to a bunch of options!
Again, 5k opens you up to a bunch of options!
I built my 454 in my car for almost half your budget. Guessing it's around 350-375 horse, not sure on the torque but sure it's over 400. Had block bored, all parts resized, turned, whatever needed to be done. New pistons, ARP rod bolts, mild cam, everything balanced.
A small block would be even less. With that budget you could go diesel, or LS with acc's and fuel system.
A small block would be even less. With that budget you could go diesel, or LS with acc's and fuel system.
You can get a rebuilt 383 stroker tbi off ebay for under 3000. I have no personal expierence with the guy but tbichips.com recommends him and I have heard alot of good about tbichips.com. If i decide to not rebuild my motor myself I may go with one of these. May be worth checking it out. Good luck!
