Topic: Finally going for it...
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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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That sure sounds like a nice motor. Sorry, only in my dreams Shane.
Jimmy B.
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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. 
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.
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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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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 
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. If the motor comes with a water pump, make sure it's the short style.
Have fun!!
Paul
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