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Should I use the 1.5:1 ratio Rockers from my 350 Crate Motor or the 1.6:1 Ratio Roller Rockers that were on the 383?
Jul 16, 2026
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Ordered most of the parts today. Going with the 383 but with the Heads, Intake & Carb off the 350 Crate Motor. Comp Cams recommended...
Jul 15, 2026
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@xm20k: A different Cam is definitely in the plan. The one that was in it was spec-ed when the engine was planned to go into the '55...
Jun 23, 2026
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Sell the camel humps and single plane and put that money towards a new roller cam. Using your heads its a crate 350 with 33 more cubes...
Jun 23, 2026
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Thanks to everyone for the advice. I am going to keep researching and figuring out what combination that I should go with. The goal is...
Jun 23, 2026
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@ChuckN Thanks, I'll do that next. @xm20k Thanks for that information.
Jun 22, 2026
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ChuckN, you were right about them being 1.94" Heads. Other than that, the engine is checking out to be pretty much what I was told it...
Jun 22, 2026
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Yeah, I like that set-up better than what I have now (using the Head bolt holes). I'll measure the Valves once I take the Heads off the...
Jun 18, 2026
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They are the old vintage Corvette style Heads. No accessory holes. That was one of difficulties in using them. I would have get...
Jun 18, 2026
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Thank you, ChuckN. I will do as you suggest. I'm not so worried about the exact compression ratio. What I want to end-up with is a...
Jun 17, 2026
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From what I understand the block (Casting number 10243880) can be used with a Roller Cam, but it currently has non-roller solid lifters...
Jun 17, 2026
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Trying to figure out my best options. If I calculate it right. Using the 383 long block with my 290 HP 350 Heads (76cc Combustion...
Jun 17, 2026
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Yep. That's what I was afraid of. They guy used the '55 as a street racer back in the 80s & 90s. I'll need to figure out what Cam I...
Jun 16, 2026
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Longish story. Blaze has not been running well for over a year. After throwing new parts at it, checking for vacuum leaks..., I...
Jun 16, 2026
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