my new to me 383!

[pennywize]

just had it delivered this morning. got it and the 727 attached to it delivered for $150. seemed like a good deal to me.
it will eventually end up in my 73 duster.
im going to do a mild build on it, nothing too crazy, shooting for 450hp or so.
anyway i know how everyone here likes to see pics so i thought i'd show off my new engine

 

[greenhornet]

just had it delivered this morning. got it and the 727 attached to it delivered for $150. seemed like a good deal to me.
it will eventually end up in my 73 duster.
im going to do a mild build on it, nothing too crazy, shooting for 450hp or so.

Cool deal... I love 383's....

 

[CudaChick1968]

Nice! Here, you can borrow my wire brush. :-D Keep us posted on the build.

 

[67DartGT340]

Very cool and for a great price.

 

[DusterKrazy]

Great choice!!
383's are so underrated!! The high winding big block!!:cheers:

Thicker main webs than a 440 as well for extra strength:snakeman:

 

[bremereric]

Good price if everything turns out okay....they also fit better in an "A" body....

 

[pennywize]

so i got part of it torn down last night.
the bad, it's been sitting a long time, theres quite a bit of rust on the valves. but the heads themselves are ok, just need new valves, a valve job and cleaned.
the cylinders look good. very very minor surface rust, no pitting or scoring. not sure if its original pistons or not. they are flat top but set down in the hole quite a bit. havent pulled them or the crank yet.
but it's got a forged crank and 906 heads. it was cool to find that.
more updates as i make progress.

 

[Tnplumber]

Nice score!

 

[horsehead]

Heck, just the pullies and accessories are worth $150. Great score!

 

[guzzimike]

Good find. Congratulations..

 

[Aaron]

Indeed nice score! Do you know what year the 383 is?

 

[pennywize]

casting date of 68. i didnt see the month and day.