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My 283cid has maybe 180hp tops
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Impala67
I love my Chevy Chevette!
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Posted: 04/04/09
04:00 PM
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So I want more hp out of my 283cid.How do I get more pony Or replace it with a 396 or 427? The More the better! Or yea! Does someone know what turbo jet means on the air cleaner? 
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3164spd
I love my Chevy Chevette!
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| Joined: 05/09
Posted: 05/12/09
03:58 PM
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daily driver or racing?
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po_choppa
My first time was in a Chevy
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Posted: 05/12/09
10:08 PM
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NOT GONNA GET TO MUCH OUT OF A 283, BUT YOU CAN BORE THE CYLINDERS, DO HEAD WORK, AND CHANGE THE CAM. I BELIVE THE HIGHEST FACTORY HP WAS AROUND 300HP, NOT TO BAD. PROBLY CHEAPER TO GET A 350 IF YOU WANT MORE. IF YOUR HAVE DEEP POCKETS GO FOR THE BBC. 
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85_trans_am
My first time was in a Chevy
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Posted: 05/13/09
12:10 PM
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I just ran some number for another guy with a 283cid. I have a dyno sim. program on my cpu that I use to build motors.
This guy 327 crank, a 283 block bored .060 over which made it a 316cid. Also had a big roller cam with a 600 lift, iron eagle heads 2.02 1.6 valve, and I told him that with a 800 cfm carb, sigle plane intake. and the cam -5 drg. offset that he wold have a 580 hp motor at 8000 rpm.
now you take that foundation and install a long rod you'll get a lot more, because thoughs little motors love to spin.
Big block s spin up that quick. There more for that last 1/8 mile.
hope this helps you out.
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Pontiacman2
Everything in my driveway’s a Chevy
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Posted: 05/13/09
01:14 PM
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Abuddy of mine had a 283 and he ran in the 9's in the quarter mile so the 283 has potential it just depends on how much you want to spin.
Professional hi-performance engine builder
Horsepower sells Engines and torque wins races.
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Pontiacman2
Everything in my driveway’s a Chevy
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Posted: 05/13/09
01:15 PM
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Hey 85 transam what dyno sim do you have.
Professional hi-performance engine builder
Horsepower sells Engines and torque wins races.
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JoseyWales62
I love my Chevy Chevette!
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| Joined: 05/09
Posted: 05/14/09
08:43 AM
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I have a 62 Impala which came with a 283 & powerglide, after about 5 years I wanted more power too, came across a nice 350 crate motor & 700R4 tranny for cheap, it was a huge difference, but my only regret is I had no room to store the 283 & powerglide, so it went, if you got the space i recommend putting the 283 on a stand and slowly building it up while you enjoy the bigger motor
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85_trans_am
My first time was in a Chevy
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Posted: 05/14/09
12:12 PM
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joseywales62 has a good point. Build the 283 and take your time. make it bullitproff.
Hey pontiacman2, I use desktop dyno 2003. I want a more updated one but can't find one. why you ask.?
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JoseyWales62
I love my Chevy Chevette!
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Posted: 05/15/09
06:43 AM
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Plus if you decide to sell it you still have the original motor & tranny with it, just not in the car
Any idea how much in value it decreases without the original motor & tranny ???
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