Howdy all!
After 20 years, it is time to do a refresh on my 383. It is burning some oil and the new valve seals didn’t fix it. While I’m at it, I figured some upgrades were in order.
I had planned on picking a Camshaft and then build the motor around that. After discussing it with Comp CAMS, I realized that I was doing it backwards. I should know the compression ratio and heads I’m going to run BEFORE picking my camshaft (Learn something every day!).
I live 45 min Northwest of Des Moines, IA and work in Ames, IA. Sometime after November 1st (or at least after “Cruise to the Woods”) I plan on removing the motor and dissembling it before taking the short block to a machinist. I’ll have them install new bearings, new rings (Maybe go from a 0.030 to a 0.040 bore) and make sure all is well there.
After I assemble the engine back together, I’d like to take it to a dyno prior to installation to set the carburetor and make sure the engine is running as efficiently as possible BEFORE I install it back into the car.
If all goes well, I’ll have it ready to install into the car by March 1, 2016. To start with, I need some advice.
1. I need a competent machine shop to not only do the machine work, but offer advice on modern hot rod equipment.
2. I’d like a competent local engine dyno shop that can tune the carburetor/engine for a performance street application.
I’d like to have everything in Iowa if possible. After I have contact info for each of these, I’ll contact them for recommendations.
I’ll probably lean heavily on you guys as well for practical advice as I move forward.
I will also be considering an upgrade in my camshaft and switching to Aluminum heads.
ANY HELP/RECOMMENDATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Thanks,
Russ
After 20 years, it is time to do a refresh on my 383. It is burning some oil and the new valve seals didn’t fix it. While I’m at it, I figured some upgrades were in order.
I had planned on picking a Camshaft and then build the motor around that. After discussing it with Comp CAMS, I realized that I was doing it backwards. I should know the compression ratio and heads I’m going to run BEFORE picking my camshaft (Learn something every day!).
I live 45 min Northwest of Des Moines, IA and work in Ames, IA. Sometime after November 1st (or at least after “Cruise to the Woods”) I plan on removing the motor and dissembling it before taking the short block to a machinist. I’ll have them install new bearings, new rings (Maybe go from a 0.030 to a 0.040 bore) and make sure all is well there.
After I assemble the engine back together, I’d like to take it to a dyno prior to installation to set the carburetor and make sure the engine is running as efficiently as possible BEFORE I install it back into the car.
If all goes well, I’ll have it ready to install into the car by March 1, 2016. To start with, I need some advice.
1. I need a competent machine shop to not only do the machine work, but offer advice on modern hot rod equipment.
2. I’d like a competent local engine dyno shop that can tune the carburetor/engine for a performance street application.
I’d like to have everything in Iowa if possible. After I have contact info for each of these, I’ll contact them for recommendations.
I’ll probably lean heavily on you guys as well for practical advice as I move forward.
I will also be considering an upgrade in my camshaft and switching to Aluminum heads.
ANY HELP/RECOMMENDATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Thanks,
Russ
