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  • #1

    And the plot thickens....

    Cliffnotes:

    Went on a 4 day off road 4 wheeling adventure/camping trip w/ the '79. Had a great time, truck did great on some really tough trails, but the engine started burning oil on day 3. On the way home, it started burning 1qt every 50 miles, and I was 250 miles from home. It's belching black smoke out the tailpipes now, and the pressure's barely 30psi when it's full of 5qts of 20W50 syrup oil.

    So the time has come....

    And "the beast" is getting a low-budget 383 stroker buildup.

    Stay tuned...... [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img]
    <b>Trucks</b> <br />\'05 Dodge 3500 Dually <i>Cummins Turbo Diesel</i><br />\'98 Dodge 2500 4x4 <i>360 V8 (Wife\'s)</i><br /><b>Toys</b><br />\'81 Chevy K10 <i>Stroker/Swampers/Custom Suspension/1-Tons/Beadlocks</i><br />\'99 Camaro Z28 <i>6 Spd, T-tops, Borla</i><br /><br /><b>Real trucks don\'t have spark plugs</b>
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  • #2
    Originally posted by MTMike:

    And "the beast" is getting a low-budget 383 stroker buildup.
    You can't just leave it at that. What do you plan on doing? [img]smile.gif[/img]
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    • #3
      It's still just a Neon...

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      • #4
        Originally posted by hawgs:
        It's still just a Neon...
        :D

        Originally posted by epic:
        </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by MTMike:

        And "the beast" is getting a low-budget 383 stroker buildup.
        You can't just leave it at that. What do you plan on doing? [img]smile.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]Still in the planning stages. It's gonna be built for shear torque, not so much high-rpm horsepower because it's used for off-road, lower-rpm climbing, and occasional towing. I'm starting to gather ideas of what parts I want, but I'm shooting for 350-400ftlbs of torque and 250-300hp for under $1500. I'm reusing the block, intake, carb, heads (but porting/polishing & rebuilding valve train) and distributor.

        Like I said, stay tuned [img]smile.gif[/img]

        I've gotta get my garage/shop built first...

        -Mike

        [ July 20, 2004, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: MTMike ]
        <b>Trucks</b> <br />\'05 Dodge 3500 Dually <i>Cummins Turbo Diesel</i><br />\'98 Dodge 2500 4x4 <i>360 V8 (Wife\'s)</i><br /><b>Toys</b><br />\'81 Chevy K10 <i>Stroker/Swampers/Custom Suspension/1-Tons/Beadlocks</i><br />\'99 Camaro Z28 <i>6 Spd, T-tops, Borla</i><br /><br /><b>Real trucks don\'t have spark plugs</b>

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        • #5
          Originally posted by hawgs:
          It's still just a Neon...
          Hmmmmm, 383 in a neon???

          now THAT would REALLY be sexy!!! hmmmmmmmm

          Best of luck w/ the 383 project, I'm gonna start on my 383 project now too [img]smile.gif[/img]
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          • #6
            [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img]
            RedlineVSix

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            • #7
              [img]graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img] 383

              Cool. [img]graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

              [img]graemlins/popcorn.gif[/img] Keep us informed on how it goes.
              I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by 12secondv6:
                </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by hawgs:
                It's still just a Neon...
                Hmmmmm, 383 in a neon???

                now THAT would REALLY be sexy!!! hmmmmmmmm

                Best of luck w/ the 383 project, I'm gonna start on my 383 project now too [img]smile.gif[/img]                 </font>[/QUOTE]REally? what project maybe I am wrong but I thought you got rid of your chevelle?

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                • #9
                  What no 454?

                  Panzy
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bu-bye:
                    What no 454?

                    Panzy
                    STFU, Bish ;)

                    Notice I said "low budget"? Stroking a 383's one of the best and least expensive ways to get more torque out of an small block.
                    <b>Trucks</b> <br />\'05 Dodge 3500 Dually <i>Cummins Turbo Diesel</i><br />\'98 Dodge 2500 4x4 <i>360 V8 (Wife\'s)</i><br /><b>Toys</b><br />\'81 Chevy K10 <i>Stroker/Swampers/Custom Suspension/1-Tons/Beadlocks</i><br />\'99 Camaro Z28 <i>6 Spd, T-tops, Borla</i><br /><br /><b>Real trucks don\'t have spark plugs</b>

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                    • #11
                      No 3800 Series II?

                      :D

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by MustangEater8251:
                        REally? what project maybe I am wrong but I thought you got rid of your chevelle?
                        I did!

                        383 + neon = loads of fun [img]tongue.gif[/img]
                        Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
                        nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
                        2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
                        2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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                        • #13
                          Interesting... what did you cook? Think you blew out a ringland?

                          383 should be good, just watch the cam you go with, that will make the biggest difference in torque... what am I doing.. you already know that.

                          Keep us updated....

                          And let me be the first to say....


                          THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICTURES!! :D
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Stefan:
                            No 3800 Series II?

                            :D
                            Did you not read? I said I needed low end torque... [img]graemlins/stickpoke.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]


                            Originally posted by TealV6:
                            Interesting... what did you cook? Think you blew out a ringland?

                            383 should be good, just watch the cam you go with, that will make the biggest difference in torque... what am I doing.. you already know that.

                            Keep us updated....

                            And let me be the first to say....


                            THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICTURES!! :D
                            I'm not sure what went to be honest... all I know is I've been having oil pump problems and gasket leaks since the day I bought it, and the smoking has got progressively worse. This trip was the final straw.

                            I'm gonna research the best cam specs for my needs while my garage is being built over the next month or so. Once the garage is built, I will pull the motor, tear it down, and let the fun begin. Pics will then follow.

                            [ July 21, 2004, 02:22 AM: Message edited by: MTMike ]
                            <b>Trucks</b> <br />\'05 Dodge 3500 Dually <i>Cummins Turbo Diesel</i><br />\'98 Dodge 2500 4x4 <i>360 V8 (Wife\'s)</i><br /><b>Toys</b><br />\'81 Chevy K10 <i>Stroker/Swampers/Custom Suspension/1-Tons/Beadlocks</i><br />\'99 Camaro Z28 <i>6 Spd, T-tops, Borla</i><br /><br /><b>Real trucks don\'t have spark plugs</b>

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                            • #15
                              Once the garage is built, I will pull the motor, tear it down, and let the fun begin. Pics will then follow.
                              until you get the motor pics lets see some cats on fire pics. I'm sure you have just an archive of pics with your cat on fire.
                              White 98 Camaro with t-tops leather and Y87. For more info on mods just ask.<br />1/4=14.9<br />2002 Xterra V6 A4

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