Noob here, original owner '79 Cutlass (1st car), Carmine Metallic, 74k miles, at 45k replaced 305 with a 383 onto a turbo350 with a transpak/2300 stall, 8.75" posi rearend with 3.55 gears. She doesn't get out much, but joined due to over haulin plans coming together & wanted fresh ideas.