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Chevy 383Ci Stroker Bottom End Finished
The bottom end was finished.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Lubrication
A healthy amount of lube was applied before inserting the roller lifter into the lifter bore.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Torqued Down
Matt torqued down the lifter valley "spider," which has eight-legs, to hold the roller lifters in their bores, meanwhile the "dog bones" keep them from rotating.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Cylinder Head Gaskets
After installing the cylinder head gaskets, Matt installed the aluminum cylinder head, as he aligned it with the location pins on the block. Each cylinder head bolt was torqued to 70 lb-ft.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Pro Comp Pushrods
With a fist full of Pro Comp PC2326 pushrods, Matt carefully inserted each one, while making sure they were aligned in the lifter cups.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Rocker Arms
The 1.52 roller rocker arms were installed onto the 3/8-inch rocker studs.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Intake Exhaust Valve
The correct intake- and exhaust-valve lash was adjusted and locked in.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Intake Manifold Gaskets
After installing the intake manifold gaskets and laying a good healthy silicone bead across the block ends, the aluminum intake manifold was carefully laid in place between the two cylinder heads.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Pro Comp Distributor
The Pro Comp HEI distributor was lowered and aligned with the slot in the oil pump shaft gear.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Cork Valve Cover Gasket
After the cork valve-cover gasket was laid in place on the aluminum cylinder head, Matt dropped on and secured the M&R valve covers.
Chevy 383Ci Stroker Assembled M&R 383Ci
Here's an assembled M&R PN HP383 383ci stroker. Where are the dyno numbers? How about 480 hp at 5,600 rpm and 450 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm!
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