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383 & 355. Which?

Old 10-23-2000, 01:11 PM
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Car: 92 Z, 91 Formula, 04 CTS, 01 Tahoe
Engine: 355 forged 4 bolt, SuperRam, 58mm t
Transmission: T5, looking for t-56
383 & 355. Which?

Considering all other factors the same(intake,exhaust,heads,etc.), what are the most notable differences between the two performance wise? ie.More torque from 383,etc.? I'm trying to decide what I want to get when I do my swap.

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Motor swap soon.355 or 383.

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Old 10-23-2000, 01:34 PM
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Car: '98 Z
Engine: LS1/6
Transmission: 4l60E
355=350
383=stroked=more
more=better (always)

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