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68GMCCustom · 03-29-2008, 09:16 AM

I pulled my tired old 305 out yesterday and installed a 383 stroker I got from a friend of mine in its place. We finally finished it after a lot of minor issues today. I still have some tweaking to do, need to replace the leaky old set of headers we had to use, resolve some power steering pump mounting issues (drove it home w/o the ps), and I can't remember what else right now, but it's in and running. It's a completely different truck now....mean and loud.

I'm so sore, tired, and achy...but glad it's in!

FnLow69 · 03-29-2008, 09:18 AM

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68GMCCustom · 03-29-2008, 09:48 AM

yes, yes....I know. But I didn't get home with it until midnight tonight, so do I get a little slack...say 12 hours or so worth?

67shortie · 03-29-2008, 09:58 AM

How is it in the power department compared to the 305?

I have a 305 in mine, Taurus's kick my arse, just wondering

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-29-2008, 10:01 AM

sounds like fun!

70GMCer · 03-29-2008, 03:14 PM

Nothing quite like a 383 stump puller......

68GMCCustom · 03-29-2008, 09:17 PM

its a night and day difference between the worn out 305 and the 383. get rid of that 305!

I still need to hook up the p.s., clean up the wiring, replace the headers, and then clean/detail things...but here it is:

and the nasty old 305 we pulled out:

03-29-2008, 09:16 AM	#1
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	383 stroker is in! I pulled my tired old 305 out yesterday and installed a 383 stroker I got from a friend of mine in its place. We finally finished it after a lot of minor issues today. I still have some tweaking to do, need to replace the leaky old set of headers we had to use, resolve some power steering pump mounting issues (drove it home w/o the ps), and I can't remember what else right now, but it's in and running. It's a completely different truck now....mean and loud. I'm so sore, tired, and achy...but glad it's in! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

03-29-2008, 09:18 AM	#2
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: 383 stroker is in! .... __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

03-29-2008, 09:48 AM	#3
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 383 stroker is in! yes, yes....I know. But I didn't get home with it until midnight tonight, so do I get a little slack...say 12 hours or so worth? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

03-29-2008, 09:58 AM	#4
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: 383 stroker is in! How is it in the power department compared to the 305? I have a 305 in mine, Taurus's kick my arse, just wondering __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

03-29-2008, 10:01 AM	#5
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: 383 stroker is in! sounds like fun! __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club Last edited by 72swb_327stroker_?; 03-29-2008 at 10:02 AM.

03-29-2008, 03:14 PM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: 383 stroker is in! Nothing quite like a 383 stump puller...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

03-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#7
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 383 stroker is in! its a night and day difference between the worn out 305 and the 383. get rid of that 305! I still need to hook up the p.s., clean up the wiring, replace the headers, and then clean/detail things...but here it is: and the nasty old 305 we pulled out: __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken Last edited by 68GMCCustom; 03-29-2008 at 09:18 PM.



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