well, we'll see how it runs on edelbrock-recommended timing. i'll advance it until i get some detonation and knocking, then back it off a few degrees.

the cam i ordered has decent lift, but duration isn't that aggressive at all. i don't wanna go all-out just yet on the camaro. i wanna enjoy it as a streetable muscle car for a few years.

 

correct me if i'm wrong, but dont the cup cars use 383 small blocks? i could've sworn that's what i heard on TV, but i know they make 800hp so...

FYI, cup car = NASCAR WInston Cup

 

don't doubt me alex


actually the best part about 383's is they are in some kinda sweet spot and tend to make really nice, broad torque curves. I don't know the science behind it, I just know they do

 

http://www.psiflex.com/383_stroker_horsepo...power_chart.htm

not the best I've seen, but check out the torque curve!!!!!! that's nuts! this is a crate motor, by the way.....

 

would you like an explanation? or shall I PM Big Ben?




i think it has something to do with the bore/stroke ratio



btw, i didnt say a 550whp all-motor 383 isnt possible, i just meant not with my actual setup

 

I've seen a 500 hp 383 listed using AFR heads, and Victor Jr. intake. I'm not sure about the cams. Carb was an 830 I believe....

 

my dad's monte carlo has a 383 stroker crate motor from GMPP. it put down 365 at the wheels. and it was rated at 385 crank.

 

when i go "all-put" i'll probably stroke and bore it to 390, put a bigger cam, domed pistons, bigger valves, and either replace the jets on my dominator for 750 or replace with a 770 double-pumper...

dunno.

 

the 383 is on the left, here's the buildup....

AFR 190cc Street Heads
9.5 to 1 Compression
1 3/4

 

that right there should be good for at least 450 at the wheels