Retro 383 Stroker comes to life!!!

[fc3]

Hey Guys, The project has finally come to life!!! We started it up and did the initial check out. We ran outta time at midnite so we will work on it again tommorrow!!! BUT, It sounds awesome!!! I mean AWESOME.... sorry, I got a little over revved myself... Anyway more tommorrow. Check it out. Fred

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[matchframe]

Way to go! There nothing like the experience of firing up a new engine and basking in the roar of a new life! Everytime I bring a new engine to life, I get a little over-revved myself! Looks Sweeeeet! Congratulations!

Bill

 

[sscam69]

Great!!

Did you have any issues with the air cleaner hitting the hoold with the performer RPM manifold?

When are you going to take it for a drive?

Frank

 

[fc3]

Frank, The Performer RPM is on the car, It fits with the 2+ inch drop base air cleaner. (From a 396 SS, 1969 Chevelle) With a 3" K&N filter and the big block hood. Look at the photo, I have about 1" clearance!!!! I checked it tonite with foil. I am running a Q-jet carb. No drive yet but will be very soon. It runs great! Fred.

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[MaineShark]

I think you have a problem, there. You need a new master cylinder and A/C compressor. It's not so much that they look bad, as it is that the new engine looks too good for them

Joe

 

[sscam69]

I think you have a problem, there. You need a new master cylinder and A/C compressor. It's not so much that they look bad, as it is that the new engine looks too god for them

LOL SO TRUE!!!

 

[AKRAY4PLAY]

Fred,
thanks for the update on getting her running. i can't wait to hear your report on the performance factor. you should be more than pleased, and the engine bay looks great!!! Brian

 

[Ganey]

Sounds good. W/ 1" clearance, less drop base or taller air filter rec.

 

[fc3]

Ganey, don't forget the engine will torque over some. Some clearance is necessary IMO.

Joe and Frank, I couldn't agree more with the paint. It is cold here and I couldn't get the paint to not fisheye so I didn't finish the painting. The master cyl is new and unpainted, the A/C compressor is original. There are several other parts you can't see that suddenly look bad!!!! Upgrades beget upgrades!!!!

I still haven't taken her out. It is raining and cold. I still have the X-pipe and Super Turbo's to install. Hopefully on Thursday afternoon or Friday. Fred.

ITS GONNA BE SWEET!!!

 

[Rowdy1]

Go For The Lid

Just a suggestion, put the K&N filter on for the top, I did and I like it!!! Nice job, it does look sweet and I hope it runs up to your expectations.

 

[fc3]

Lou, I bought the K&N filter lid. It has about .75 inch relief inside the 3 inch K&N air filter. The butterfly on the Q-jet would not clear the lid relief. I had to take it back... Fredad

 

[Rowdy1]

Bummer

Sorry to hear that Fred, I'm using a Holley so I have no problem. I did of course have to put an L88 hood on the car in order to fit the Victor Jr. and the 4" K&N, but it DO breath!