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#69181 11/26/2006 6:25 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 | I'm new to chevy engine rebuilding. I'm going to be building a 383 stroker for our 53 1-ton panel truck. I've built quite a few engines over the years but never a chevy small block. Anyone have any suggestions on what would be a good book(s) to buy for building the 383 stroker?
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#69182 11/27/2006 2:02 AM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 | Haynes gives some pretty descriptive instructions. | | |
#69183 11/27/2006 1:01 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 | 52friend, thanks for the reply. I'll check out the Haynes manuals at the local parts store.
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#69184 11/27/2006 5:07 PM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 248 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 248 | "How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet" by Atherton & Schreib. I got my copy off Amazon. Another good title is "John Lingenfelter on Modifying Small-Block Chevy Engines" also purchased off Amazon. | | |
#69185 11/27/2006 7:21 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | I have read several of these books and found one by David Vizard that gives some real good details of building a smal block chevy on a budget. Here is the link to the book that I highly recommend if you plan on building any performance SBC. http://www.amazon.com/Build-Perform.../105-0969225-4896454?ie=UTF8&s=books | | |
#69186 11/28/2006 1:41 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 159 | bkahler,
I'm not aware of any books that describe a specific build for the 383 but I may be wrong.I'm in the process of bulding a 383 if I can be of any help.I can share what I'm building if you would like.
In the works 2006 GEN III 6.0 /4L80E/ 205 New process,A/C and power brakes .
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#69187 11/28/2006 4:08 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | | | |
#69188 11/28/2006 9:40 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 | The books that I would recommend are above. I do recommend using the loger 350 rod over the shorter 400 rod. You need to by special 383 pistons with a raised pin but well worth it. | | |
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