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Some pics of my 383LT1 swap

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Old 03-17-2008, 09:01 PM
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Some pics of my 383LT1 swap

I traded my 355 for this forged 383..
here are the mods.

Forged eagle 3.75 crank
Forged eagle 6 inch H beams
Forged Je -28CC pistons
LE 2 Heads
Custon ground cam 234/242 568/540 111las+2
Pro-gram Splayed 4 bolt mains
Oil Pump Moroso 22135
Oil Pan Moroso 20205
Lifters Comp 850-16
Rockers Comp 1305-16 (1.6, 7/16 Stud, NSA)
Rocker studs ARP 134-7103
Head studs ARP 134-4001
Valve Spring Locators CC-4705-16
Valve Spring Locks CC-613-16
Valve Spring Retainers CC-795-16
Valve Springs PAC 1518
Pushrods Lukovich Hardned
Guide Plate Iksy
Valves Manley 2.00 (11500-8) & 1.56 (11501-8)
Electric Water Pump MEZ-WP118HD
Injectors SVO 36lbs

compression 9.75:1

I plan to drop it a bit and boost it as well.

It put down close to 400RWHP and 420RWTQ N/A and needs some more tuning




So here are all the pics...I will post more as the work continues.

Today I got the rad in, and took out some more un-needed things.

Still have alot of work left.

-1 3/4 Long tubes
-Drive shaft
-Drop the tranny Pan
-power steering
-plugs
and other small goodies







Old 03-19-2008, 09:49 AM
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Re: Some pics of my 383LT1 swap

Looks real nice! Who would trade a 355 for a forged 383?
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Re: Some pics of my 383LT1 swap

Originally Posted by 85maroz28
Looks real nice! Who would trade a 355 for a forged 383?
Opps sorry I totally forgot to add I gave him cash on top. It was still a steal!!!

Gonna get some hooker long tubes this week or next and fire her up soon. I will get more pic and vids of it forsure

Open headers untill i get a custom Y made

Jay
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