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TBI and Vortec question
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I would probably just take it (the shortblock) somewhere to have that done.
Dreaming of a Vortec in my K10 though... 
Damn that would be sweeeeeet
Damn that would be sweeeeeet
Cause I've never built an engine... but if someone wants to show me then I'd most definitley give it a try.
Helpless? I think not. I've done my fair share, just never been in to a bottom end where all the specs and stuff are super important and gotta have special tools. I think it would be a fun project though.
A) you still can't bend your hat
B) monkeys can build a sbc and the only special tool you need is a torque wrench.
Decide if you are going to keep it or not. Chad has a 383 short block that would need the crank turned. If you are going to keep it, you should make it better at the same time. Schmidt are fairly cheap on their machine work and do a great job.
B) monkeys can build a sbc and the only special tool you need is a torque wrench.
Decide if you are going to keep it or not. Chad has a 383 short block that would need the crank turned. If you are going to keep it, you should make it better at the same time. Schmidt are fairly cheap on their machine work and do a great job.
By helpless I mean scared to do anything you have never done before (like bend your hat). What is the worst you will do the the current engine? Hurt it? Pretty hurt now. Can't mess it up much worse except to turn the stereo up louder and drive it till it windows the block.
The only thing that makes me scared is messing up and then having to spend more money. I hate spending money. All my hats have a decent bend to them!
Any idea of what he wants for the 383 and what machining would cost, roughly? That would be badass in the K10, but I'd still need to find a computer and harness. Could probably get that with a engine for the k1500. You got me thinking now
you want a tbi on the 383. I hear vortec systems are crappy. Just need the intake I listed. You will have alot in a engine. 600 in the heads (valves, guides, springs) and 800+ in a bottomend. So figure 1500 and you will be safe.
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You guys are funny.
