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another 383 build for turbo or nos i have not made up my mind yet..

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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Car: 83 camaro l69
Engine: turbo lsx
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Axle/Gears: disk rear, 10bolt.
another 383 build for turbo or nos i have not made up my mind yet..

so i finally got back to building my sbc so far i have
a 010 4 bolt main block 400 crank turned to 350 spec blancer and flywheel.
heads: 64cc chambers manley stainless 2.02 valves fully ported and polished (still need springs and retainers)

i am going to start ordering parts asap.
still need rods
pistons
springs
intake
carb


questions are?
whats a good cam shaft for a 383???
are the gm powered metal rods any good for power??
any one got any pics of there single turbo set up?? i was lookin in the the xs-power single headders.

or even http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-...item2c52a69a7a
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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Re: another 383 build for turbo or nos i have not made up my mind yet..

Originally Posted by toolegit86


questions are?
whats a good cam shaft for a 383???
are the gm powered metal rods any good for power??
any one got any pics of there single turbo set up?? i was lookin in the the xs-power single headders.

or even http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-...item2c52a69a7a
answers are. What kind of cam do you want to run? Roller or flat tappet? Solid or hydraulic? Generally with power adders the ticket is a wide LSA. In the neighbourhood of 114º.
No, powdered metal rods are not good for hipo builds.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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Re: another 383 build for turbo or nos i have not made up my mind yet..

well non roller and maybe solid or hydro what ever works. yea i am going to order some scat rods.. main deal is i dont want clearence problems and i want a good idle
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