question of the day how to turn a 350 to a 383
02-10-2006, 08:42 PM
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Car: i have a 2003 ford zx2 and a 1989 f
Engine: 350 tuned port, 4 banger on the Z
Transmission: 700r4 poop loser
Axle/Gears: 3.23 standard ...one tire fire
question of the day how to turn a 350 to a 383
im wondering how you turn a 350 into a 383 ive got a stock 350 and would like to know what i need to buy to turn it into a 383 thanks for your info
02-10-2006, 09:33 PM
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Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700R4
you need a .030 bore on the block. And you need a 400 crank. There is also some machining that has to be done to the block for clearance and such that im not to sure about. Someone with some more knowledge will fill in the blanks.
02-10-2006, 09:41 PM
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Originally posted by Lunatic0987
you need a .030 bore on the block. And you need a 400 crank. There is also some machining that has to be done to the block for clearance and such that im not to sure about. Someone with some more knowledge will fill in the blanks.
you need a .030 bore on the block. And you need a 400 crank. There is also some machining that has to be done to the block for clearance and such that im not to sure about. Someone with some more knowledge will fill in the blanks.
The machining is required on the main journals. The 400 uses a bigger journal. They grind it down to the 350 main size.
The work doesnt end there though. You will have to clearance the block and usually rods also. Many people run a small base circle cam, to aid in clearance.
02-10-2006, 09:44 PM
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Car: 84-88 Pontaic Trans Am Convertable, 88 S-10 350, 89 S10 2.5L
Engine: 383 - 475 hp 485 ft lbs
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt
I used a aftermaket 383 crank, 383 pistons and cam clearanced 5.7 rods. You may have to remove some material from the block to clear your rods. There are many more variables when building this or any engine.
02-10-2006, 10:04 PM
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Car: 82 Z28
Engine: Al LT1 headed LG4 305
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi with spacer
Originally posted by Lunatic0987
And you need a 400 crank.
And you need a 400 crank.
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