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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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i have a 1991 camaro z28 with a 305 tpi and automatic trans, i am looking to swap it out with a 383 stroker. i have a 350 4 bolt block that i got from a friend, i am curious as to if the top end and acessories will bolt up the new block? i am assuming that i am goin to need a new torque converter and bigger gears for the rear, will the 700r4 hold up?. Can anyone think of anything else i might need, or any problems im goin to run into. any insight would be appreciated
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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rebuild you trans for sure, and get a shift kit...
 
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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I am in the process of doin the same swap.
I am rebuilding my tranny, and putting in a stall. (not sure how big yet)
I am also getting a new rear end with 373 gears.
From what I understand all the acessories will bolt right back on.
 
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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your accesories will bolt up to the 383. The 700 will hold up to it as long as your not bashing it around all the time.
 
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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if I can make a th350 stand up to a 454 for a few beatings then the 700 will take the 383.
 
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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meh, you got a wimpy 454 though.. lol[:'(][:'(]

it should be fine. but you may consider a rebuild if it hasnt been done recently
 
Old May 3, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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i think that the 383 uses a 400 crank so you will need a new flywheel and harmonic balancer for a 400 engine everything else is the same
 
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