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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

Decision Made.

Took your Advice KStyer.

Going to build a 383 Stroker. Blue printed and balanced.

Meeting with machinist tommorrow to determine cost and time for block and heads.

A friend of mine will be putting it all together and tuning it.

He`s retired now but used to build engines out in California.

As soon as I have the parts combos I`ll post them.

Where is the best place to post progress pics? Norsky can you help me out?

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Posted: 11/9/05 6:09pmMessage 2 of 39

hank51

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MENTOR, OH - USA

Joined: 9/15/2003

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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue

Bob, just took my block the the machinist yesterday. had a poblem with a couple of rods poking holes in my oil pan. also took a chunk out of the bottom of the block. machinist said he's seen a lot worse. he'll check it out and get back to me next week if it's usable or not. I decided to build a 383 also. going to try it myself though. glutton for punishment I guess. besides, I live about 45-50 mins from Ken. for those who remember Tutor Turtle from Rocky and Bullwinkle, I'm sure Ken will be hearing me say, "help me Mr. Wizard". I'll try to post pics too but I haven't had much luck. maybe Norsky can hold class again.

Hank

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Posted: 11/9/05 10:12pmMessage 3 of 39

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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

Good deal Hank.

Let me know what kind of internals you go with.

Good Luck

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Posted: 11/10/05 5:07amMessage 4 of 39

vettedreams79

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Grand Blanc, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 1979, 350sb, as my kids affectionately call it "shit brown" Corvette purchased in 1996. 84,000+ miles. Not a show car, but I love her just the same.

Would be nice to know what kind of dineros you guys are throwing into these rebuilds as you go. I know the Pride and Joy is going to need at least a rebuild, if not a new engine, soon, but I really have no clue how much it will take either way. The 350 is just too old and too tired to make it much longer.

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Posted: 11/10/05 8:45amMessage 5 of 39

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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

I`m estimating about $5g`s for my build. This is soup to nuts. As the prices come in I`ll post them.

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Posted: 11/10/05 11:55amMessage 6 of 39

hank51

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MENTOR, OH - USA

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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue

hoping to keep mine way under that. just got off the phone with the machinist. he said my block was good. big relief, although he has 5 or 6 blocks I could have used. leaves a little extra for the rest of the build. next step is to have it cleaned, check the deck, check the main bearing alingment. when he gets that done we'll decide what parts to order. will let you know when we get that far.

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Posted: 11/10/05 8:09pmMessage 7 of 39

kstyer

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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA

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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

When you need me Hank, I'm here. Same for you Bob. Of course if need by I can swing by Hank's place, so there is a slight difference.

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Posted: 11/26/05 6:50pmMessage 8 of 39

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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

Ok motor came out today.

not too bad 3hours.

Off to the machine shop Monday.

Now I`m starting to get wood.

sorry ladies.

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Posted: 11/26/05 7:42pmMessage 9 of 39

John73

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LEECHBURG, PA - USA

Joined: 12/8/2003

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Vette(s): 69 zl1 roadster,automatic, 2900 miles, origional owner. Used on Sundays!

Something you might look into is the engine GM Performance parts has for sale. They have a 383 with fast burn alum heads. Makes 425HP and 450 ft lbs torque. $5100 and has a 3 year gm warrenty. Check the web site. www.paceparts.com

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Posted: 11/28/05 10:12amMessage 10 of 39

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