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OK guys, I have a (supposedly) rebuilt old 283 SBC in my garage, no documentation etc. has an Edlebrock intake and carb, oilpan is bent, no headers. I'm not sure what to do..I'd like to get something a little less obsolete, I'd really like to build a 302 maybe I should get a 4 bolt 350 block, add flattop pistons, 3" crank (to make a 302) , dbl roller chain, aluminum heads, etc.. Maybe I should buy one of the 350s you find on ebay being sold by engine rebuilt companies and are around $2000 or so, claiming 330hp or so (they usually have a warranty). Trouble is I have to watch how much I can spend because, well the conversion parts are gonna be expensive as you know. Which is why I got the 283 in the first place. BTW, I'll be using stock tranny. All Suggestion and opinions are welcome..
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V8Lurker ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Splendora, TX Member No.: 327 Region Association: None ![]() |
Doug, I would get your conversion pieces and start the engine on your shop floor. Just be sure to start it with the engine bar mounted, or you will tip it over on your first blip of the throttle. Check hot oil pressure, take a compression reading when hot and do a leak down test. You can have you radiator mounted in the car and just run your coolant lines to the side of the car and to your engine. If it is good then put it in and drive. Save your money for your monster motor while enjoying your driver. If it is bad, you have saved the hassle of cleaning, painting, prepping it to go into your car. David Lee
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