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Finally going for it... (1/6)
 11/14/10 4:23pm
shanes79
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Tacoma, WA - USA

Vette(s):
1979 L48 Resto-Mod. ZZ383 w/ TKO-500 manual transmission. Centerforce clutch. Tail light conversion. A/C. BeCool radiator. Red exterior with custom black and white leather interior by Mid America Motorworks.


Joined: 10/30/2007
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Anyone running the GM ZZ383??  
If so, did you have any issues with vacuum pressure in terms of the brakes?  How does it idle etc..?  


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Finally going for it... (2/6)
 11/15/10 6:26pm
aceintheholeLifetime Member
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Manteca, CA - USA

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed


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 That sure sounds like a nice motor. Sorry, only in my dreams Shane.



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Finally going for it... (3/6)
 11/17/10 1:50am
shanes79
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Tacoma, WA - USA

Vette(s):
1979 L48 Resto-Mod. ZZ383 w/ TKO-500 manual transmission. Centerforce clutch. Tail light conversion. A/C. BeCool radiator. Red exterior with custom black and white leather interior by Mid America Motorworks.


Joined: 10/30/2007
Posts: 85

I'm thinking it will be nice.  I have it ordered...I just wanted to see if anyone was running the motor to see if there were any other considerations.  Wanted to get all the painful parts-buying out of the way as much as possible. Tongue
Finally going for it... (4/6)
 11/17/10 2:35am
Warp2
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Henderson, NV - USA

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1982 Coupe,ZZ383/425HP,Tremec 5 Speed, 354 Dana,VBP Pro Comp dual Mount Suspension, Steeroids Rack & Pinion. Affiliation: Yakima Valley Vettes


Joined: 11/16/2007
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Hi Shane,
I put GMPP's 383/425HP in my 82 with a Tremec 5 speed behind it and i really enjoy it. I didn't have any vacuum problems, and that was something i was also worried about. It is really a great engine, no problem with the idle, of course it is a full roller cam and lifters. My idle is set at 750 and it sounds great, no problems at stop lights with dieing. It's a small block that drives like a big block, gobs of torque.    
Finally going for it... (5/6)
 11/17/10 9:02am
manchestersharkLifetime Member
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Equinunk, PA - USA

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1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.


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LOL  Shane, Congrats. Hope all works out well for the swap. Will it be ready for the GATHERING in MAM, come spring?   Mark

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Finally going for it... (6/6)
 11/17/10 9:16am
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


Joined: 5/18/2004
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Cool deal Shane. Did you get the carb and dist as part of the package? Starter? 

Go with new rad hoses and belts. New motor mounts - polys may be a consideration depending on how heavy tour foot is  

If the motor comes with a water pump, make sure it's the short style.

Have fun!!Wink

Paul
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