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383 stroker swap to a monster 427 short deck

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Old 08-01-2012, 09:34 PM
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383 stroker swap to a monster 427 short deck

Hey i need help with this swap im going from a custom tpi system 383 stroker motor to a built up 427 with a 650 holly carb machined out. mt main question is how do i do a bbc swap carbed? stock camaro suspension till the *** end
Old 08-01-2012, 10:17 PM
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Re: 383 stroker swap to a monster 427 short deck

Same way you'd do an SBC carb swap.
Old 08-01-2012, 10:33 PM
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Re: 383 stroker swap to a monster 427 short deck

anything with the engine mounts or will they just fit and will i need a bigger radiator (kinda new at engine swap)
Old 08-02-2012, 09:15 AM
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Re: 383 stroker swap to a monster 427 short deck

Stickies are your friend https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-info.html
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Re: 383 stroker swap to a monster 427 short deck

2 of the links are down maybe 3
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