now one of the more frequent requests I get is for a mild every day transportation 383 combo, for the older muscle cars
now obviously I don,t know what current parts you have
give an idea as to your skills, tools or experience or your budget.
but from the info many of you did post Id suggest,building something like a 9.5:1 compression ratio 383 with a fairly mild cam like this
http://crane.carshopinc.com/product_inf ... 916/114132
CRANE 114132
short block
http://ohiocrank.com/chev_sb_shortb.html
headers
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68126/
intake
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WND-8501/
heads
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BRO-1021004/
rockers ERSON 802-16
http://www.pbmperformance.com/store.php ... dparent=24
carb HOLLEY Holley 0-80783C Model 4150 Street Performance 650 CFM 4-Barrel Vacuum Secondary Electric Choke New Carburetor
http://www.amazon.com/Holley-0-80783C-P ... B00062ZM0K
lots of info
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=1249
viewtopic.php?f=69&t=519
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/ccrp-1209-eight-budget-sbc-head-shootout/
naturally theres a hundred decent combos that will produce decent hp, but the compression,heads and cam and intake you select will be the key to boosting performance and checking clearances and valve train geometry is mandatory, Id find a good 7 -8 quart baffled oil pan, and low restriction exhaust during the process also.
if you currently have cylinder heads or a block it helps but be aware that most OEM sbc cylinder heads are fairly restrictive and restrict horse power potential.
if you already have a block the rotating assemblies NYH1 listed are a decent choice,
.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?key ... 0500&dds=1
lot of guys will suggest vortec heads and for what your listed as the goal thats a valid suggestion, but be aware that it requires different rockers,intake,valve covers etc.
now obviously I don,t know what current parts you have
give an idea as to your skills, tools or experience or your budget.
but from the info many of you did post Id suggest,building something like a 9.5:1 compression ratio 383 with a fairly mild cam like this
http://crane.carshopinc.com/product_inf ... 916/114132
CRANE 114132
short block
http://ohiocrank.com/chev_sb_shortb.html
headers
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68126/
intake
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WND-8501/
heads
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BRO-1021004/
rockers ERSON 802-16
http://www.pbmperformance.com/store.php ... dparent=24
carb HOLLEY Holley 0-80783C Model 4150 Street Performance 650 CFM 4-Barrel Vacuum Secondary Electric Choke New Carburetor
http://www.amazon.com/Holley-0-80783C-P ... B00062ZM0K
lots of info
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=1249
viewtopic.php?f=69&t=519
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/ccrp-1209-eight-budget-sbc-head-shootout/
naturally theres a hundred decent combos that will produce decent hp, but the compression,heads and cam and intake you select will be the key to boosting performance and checking clearances and valve train geometry is mandatory, Id find a good 7 -8 quart baffled oil pan, and low restriction exhaust during the process also.
if you currently have cylinder heads or a block it helps but be aware that most OEM sbc cylinder heads are fairly restrictive and restrict horse power potential.
if you already have a block the rotating assemblies NYH1 listed are a decent choice,
.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?key ... 0500&dds=1
lot of guys will suggest vortec heads and for what your listed as the goal thats a valid suggestion, but be aware that it requires different rockers,intake,valve covers etc.