In a message dated 4/19/99 9:30:24 PM Central Daylight Time, gadrian@door.net
writes:
> Randy,
> Drop the 283 crank in the 350 and you'll have a 302 (I think) That's what
> was in a few of the Camaros in about '70. Suckers made amazing power due
to
> the big bore and redlined somewhere above 8500 rpms thanks to the short
> stroke. That's sure what I'd do, but then I can't seem to leave well
enough
> alone. Another thing you could do with this combo is run incredibly long
> rods for a long rod ratio - great cylinder fill time, increased dwell time
> at TDC and BDC plus very shallow rod angle in cylinder walls for a durable
> engine.
>
> Line 'em up!
>
> Gary Adrian
> '54 GMC 427 Street Rod Project
> cgu11@altavista.net
>
Gary,
I think you're right about the 302. Also, the local machine shop told me
that I could bore the 283 out to 0.125" (also giving it a 4" bore), use STD
302 pistons, and have a 302 that way. The only thing I'm concerned about is
the abscence of the accessory bolt holes on the heads. I guess I could use
350 heads on the 283. I don't know if the combustion chamber sizes are the
same. I might check that option out also. Thanks for the suggestions
Randy
Randy Underwood
CyrusR@aol.com
Springdale, AR
‘57 1/2 Ton
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