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Old Mar 5, 2001 | 10:33 PM
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350 to 383 or New 383?

Is it better to bore my stock 350 which still has (70k miles on it) or a new 383. And which would be the best 383?
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Old Mar 5, 2001 | 11:12 PM
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About the same, assuming your existing block is good.

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Old Mar 5, 2001 | 11:31 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
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Depends on what you plan on using for a crank. If you're buying an aftermarket crank then either ideas will do. If you plan on using a 400 crank to build a 383 then just build a 400 instead. No sense waisting a good 400 block (providing you can still find one)

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