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:bonk:Has anyboby put a 383 in an 18 Classic? The motor I an considering will have 460hp and 440tq at arround 5100 rpm. Would this be too muck motor for the hull? :confused: Drive is a B1. Yes I do want to go faster!?
The Hedgehog
01-07-2009, 06:07 AM
:bonk:Has anyboby put a 383 in an 18 Classic? The motor I an considering will have 460hp and 440tq at arround 5100 rpm. Would this be too muck motor for the hull? :confused: Drive is a B1. Yes I do want to go faster!?
Lots have and more. I have a 383 in my 18 but it only has around 350 hp. Go for it!
BlownCrewCab
01-07-2009, 06:14 AM
I Had a 408 in an 18. It was perfect. there have also been some big blocks in 18's. you'll be happy with a 383, really happy if it has the horsepower you say. Lighter is better.
Lenny
01-07-2009, 08:14 AM
You will LOVE that motor in an 18. The B1 is a natural for it. A 1-2" shortie would top the whole thing off and you could actually be "done" with mods ;)
Great choice :yes: and the 5100 is reasonable too. Make sure the torque occurs respectably down low.
BUIZILLA
01-07-2009, 08:58 AM
:bonk:Has anyboby put a 383 in an 18 Classic? The motor I an considering will have 460hp and 440tq at arround 5100 rpm. Would this be too muck motor for the hull? :confused: Drive is a B1. Yes I do want to go faster!? a better combination doesn't exist... :cool:
BigGrizzly
01-08-2009, 11:17 AM
I hate to agree with the Buiz but I will. The bore stroke ratio and rod length just make a package that is so great.
BUIZILLA
01-08-2009, 11:23 AM
I hate to agree with the Buiz but I will.
:kingme: :fam:
mikev
01-08-2009, 12:36 PM
what do you guys think of this setup? sbc 383 (http://www.blueprintengines.com/popular_configurations/index.html?topic=options&pcsci=14)
mike o
01-08-2009, 12:39 PM
Ill give our site owner a plug. He has 383 engines for sale here.:wink:
I have a 383 with 6" rods in my 22 and am more then pleased with the way it runs, not real fast but no slouch!
smokediver
01-08-2009, 12:59 PM
i had one in my 16 . loved it ! my alpha didn't feel the same way however !:bonk:
mikev
01-08-2009, 01:02 PM
Ill give our site owner a plug. He has 383 engines for sale here.:wink:
I saw them for sale I am probably at least 2 years out before buying anything trying to get all my debt paid off and then pay cash for an engine. I am sure he wants to sell them before then. I was just wanting comments on the setup and specs if people thought it was a good overall package or would the change some stuff.
Donziweasel
01-08-2009, 01:16 PM
what do you guys think of this setup? sbc 383
Mike, I got the 355 from them for my 16. I am real happy with the engine and the power. For the price, it is hard to beat.
Big power Sb's are nice in 18's.. ;) Jamie / Lakeside
BigGrizzly
01-08-2009, 04:51 PM
I second the Harbor master thing. The are a reman center also. If I wasn't such a Ford person and my small boats have them, I would do it.
:bonk:Has anyboby put a 383 in an 18 Classic? The motor I an considering will have 460hp and 440tq at arround 5100 rpm. Would this be too muck motor for the hull? :confused: Drive is a B1. Yes I do want to go faster!?
Thank you ALL for your input and responses. A 383 IT WILL BE!
I will post the info on the engine... block, heads, cam...etc. as I acquire them.
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