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Topic: FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

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FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 8/1/07 3:42pm Message 21 of 31
gurtz
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baton rouge, LA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
ALL I want to say is COOL STUFFClap!!!!! 
 
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FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 8/1/07 11:35pm Message 22 of 31
79rebuild
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Yelm, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.
I have serious chrome envy! I'm working like a madman to get my ride together. For the 383 guys what kind of gas are you running? They used 110 sunoco when my engine was dyno'd. They said would run on 92 so I'm just curious. And 6 mpg are you serious?   


FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 8/2/07 7:01am Message 23 of 31
rearn2go72
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
[QUOTE=79rebuild]I have serious chrome envy! I'm working like a madman to get my ride together. For the 383 guys what kind of gas are you running? They used 110 sunoco when my engine was dyno'd. They said would run on 92 so I'm just curious. And 6 mpg are you serious?    [/QUOTE]

I use no particular brand of gas, just 93 octane and a bottle of 104+ octane booster. According to American Speed, they used 93 octane when my engine was dyno'd. With a compression ratio of 9.6, I really can't can't tell much difference between using  the octane booster and not using it. As for gas mileage, don't expect much. The best I have ever gotten was about 9 1/2 and that was driving like i had good sense.

What's the stats on your engine?



FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 8/2/07 8:58am Message 24 of 31
VETTERBOB
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
MY COMPRESSION IS 10.75:1 I`M RUNNING ON 93 OCTANE. I PUT THE BOOST IN TOO BUT COULDN`T REALLY TELL ANY DIFFERENCE. i DO USE BERRYMAN`S  b-12  ADDITIVE  JUST TO KEEP THE GAS FREE FROM H20 AND EVERYTHING ELSE CLEAN.  THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I`VE EVER DRIVEN WHERE I CAN WATCH THE SPEEDO INCREASE AND THE GAS GAUGE DECREASE AT THE SAME TIME. LOL 


FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 8/2/07 8:59am Message 25 of 31
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
[QUOTE=gurtz]ALL I want to say is COOL STUFFClap!!!!! 
 
gurtz
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 QUITE A BIT OF BLING YOURSELF GURTZ!



FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 8/3/07 8:14pm Message 26 of 31
81Corvette
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Vette(s): 1981 Red T-Top 450hp / 383ci 3-Speed Auto 63000 12.5 sec 1/4
Yeah !! Great lookin motor !!  Need my sunglasses Cool
I use 92 in mine with no booster. If you DO decide to use
Nitrous, a lot of the octane boosters have something in it
that is bad to mix with nitrous. I have NOS, but haven't put
it on the car yet. Love the idea about purging out the gills Thumbs%20Up
You can ALSO add some nice color lights to light up your NOS.
Maybe red lights out the front to look like a fire breathing dragon !!
-Larry
 



FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 8/3/07 10:58pm Message 27 of 31
deeboy59
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition

DAM THATS A BEAUTIFUL MOTOR !Thumbs%20Up...... I'M WAY JEALOUS !




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Posted: 11/16/07 10:27am Message 28 of 31
neuroclast
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Charleston AFB, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Cream Beige Coupe w/383 & 700R4
Gorgeous motor. I have the chrome envy.





As you can tell, my 383 doesn't look so hot haha. And I can't even get 10 mpg out of mine driving like i'm 90 Cry


Also I have 11.5:1 compression and use 93 gas with no problems (unless I get a bad batch)



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FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 11/17/07 6:49am Message 29 of 31
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Vette(s): 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.
NIIICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thumbs%20Up
 
I needs me shades to look at that mouse!!! Cool



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FINALLY, MY 383 STROKER

Posted: 11/17/07 7:34am Message 30 of 31
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Very nice!!


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