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Reziel_1983 · 11-25-2011, 01:16 AM

I'm not really sure, what do you guys think I should do? I could get the overdrive transmission built with a stall and shift kit or drop it 2 inches all around or maybe convert it to a short bed?

Reziel_1983 · 11-25-2011, 01:20 AM

I'm thinking about getting an MSD distributor next also.

92GMCDriver · 11-25-2011, 01:27 AM

if you do a lot of highway driving then i would get the overdrive for sure then lower it like you said, but if i were in your shoes i would leave it long i think long boxes look great with the right stance and wheels.

Reziel_1983 · 11-28-2011, 10:20 PM

Also, now that I've set the carb/timing, it has LOTS more power!

Reziel_1983 · 11-28-2011, 10:13 PM

Got the timing/carburetor set today, I think it's pretty close to where it needs to be, maybe not perfect though. I'll upload a video tomorrow when it's light out.

Reziel_1983 · 11-30-2011, 01:06 AM

1983 Chevy Truck with 377 stroker with xe268h cam...

New video

grayharville · 04-18-2012, 11:45 AM

nice truck! any updates?

Reziel_1983 · 04-18-2012, 01:55 PM

No updates as of now. Looking to repaint the truck over the summer when I have some more money to spend on it. Then going to get a more built tranny along with a posi traction rearend. I would like to get somewhere around 3.73 gears.

grayharville · 04-18-2012, 02:23 PM

Posi and 3.73 sounds like fun

Reziel_1983 · 06-16-2012, 10:40 PM

No real updates as of now, but I plan on painting the truck sometime in September hopefully. I might even be able to drop it 2 inches all around whenever I get it painted.

3r!c84 · 07-07-2012, 03:04 AM

whats the cam specs ? and what mufflers are you running and is it dummped ? sounds sick!!!

Reziel_1983 · 07-07-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

whats the cam specs ? and what mufflers are you running and is it dummped ? sounds sick!!!

Cam specs: http://www.compperformancegroupstore...ory_Code=HFTXE

The mufflers are some knock off brand flowmasters... I didn't have enough to buy real ones at the time, haha. Exhaust exits at the end of the truck straight out the back.

3r!c84 · 07-07-2012, 03:05 AM

p.s watch out with that style aircleaner on there. one back fire and they are known to catch fire. just a tip brotha

Reziel_1983 · 07-07-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

p.s watch out with that style aircleaner on there. one back fire and they are known to catch fire. just a tip brotha

Thanks, I planned on taking that air cleaner off and putting a bigger one on anyways. I'm not a fan of how this one looks.

Reziel_1983 · 07-30-2012, 12:54 AM

Soon to come! Will be buying new heads, a bigger cam(thinking of going with a lunati voodoo this time), and a 3000 stall, then I'm going to get a 3.73 posi!

Part links:

Heads: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PAR-2169/ - not entirely sure that I'm going to get these but something around there. 64cc heads and around 185cc on the intake.

Converter: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUP-GM30/

Cam: Can't find the link at the moment but it's the Lunati Voodoo 276/284, might even go with a roller setup if I can afford it.

Reziel_1983 · 01-17-2013, 12:13 AM

Well, it turns out that I'm going to have to end this build thread as I am going to be selling the truck soon. I am hoping to use the money to pay the down payment on a 4th generation z28 camaro and mod it a bit.

3r!c84 · 01-17-2013, 01:48 AM

getting a camaro be sure its a 98-02 or else your wasting your time with a lt1. but nice truck man. post pics of your car when you get it. keep us updated

Reziel_1983 · 01-17-2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

getting a camaro be sure its a 98-02 or else your wasting your time with a lt1. but nice truck man. post pics of your car when you get it. keep us updated

Yeah, I am looking around for a 98-02 as it is. Will post some pics when I get it.

Reziel_1983 · 02-07-2013, 12:59 PM

A change of plans, yet again lol. I'm going to keep the truck. Plans in the very near future: 2/4 or maybe 4/6 drop and a repaint of the truck. Going to go with the same color as it used to be.

tinydb84 · 02-07-2013, 06:39 PM

Good choice! I had two Camaros and didn't like them. Go with the 4/6 drop.
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rollin thunder · 02-07-2013, 08:29 PM

Sick build so far. excited for it to be done already

Reziel_1983 · 02-11-2013, 08:34 PM

ordered some parts from Summit today.

I got 3" DJM drop spindles and a Belltech Flip kit with c braces, and new drop shocks for the truck. Hoping I can get the drop done this weekend.

northeimcustom · 02-12-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by reziel_1983

ordered some parts from summit today.

I got 3" djm drop spindles and a belltech flip kit with c braces, and new drop shocks for the truck. Hoping i can get the drop done this weekend.

dont forget the pics!

Reziel_1983 · 02-12-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by northeimcustom

dont forget the pics!

Parts supposed to be here thursday... i'll snap a few once they get here. Might be taking the truck to get new mufflers today. The generic brand Flowmasters aren't doing it for me anymore. I'm thinking of going with Flowmaster series 10s

Reziel_1983 · 02-13-2013, 05:15 PM

FedEx Arrived today! Just waiting on my Spindles now. Will hopefully start on this Saturday.

11-25-2011, 01:16 AM	#1
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build I'm not really sure, what do you guys think I should do? I could get the overdrive transmission built with a stall and shift kit or drop it 2 inches all around or maybe convert it to a short bed? __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

11-25-2011, 01:20 AM	#2
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build I'm thinking about getting an MSD distributor next also. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

11-25-2011, 01:27 AM	#3
92GMCDriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 124	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build if you do a lot of highway driving then i would get the overdrive for sure then lower it like you said, but if i were in your shoes i would leave it long i think long boxes look great with the right stance and wheels. __________________ Cole. 1967 GMC c15 1991 k2500 2005 2500hd Duramax

11-28-2011, 10:20 PM	#4
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Also, now that I've set the carb/timing, it has LOTS more power! __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

11-28-2011, 10:13 PM	#5
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Got the timing/carburetor set today, I think it's pretty close to where it needs to be, maybe not perfect though. I'll upload a video tomorrow when it's light out. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

04-18-2012, 11:45 AM	#7
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build nice truck! any updates? __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

04-18-2012, 01:55 PM	#8
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build No updates as of now. Looking to repaint the truck over the summer when I have some more money to spend on it. Then going to get a more built tranny along with a posi traction rearend. I would like to get somewhere around 3.73 gears. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

04-18-2012, 02:23 PM	#9
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Posi and 3.73 sounds like fun __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

06-16-2012, 10:40 PM	#10
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build No real updates as of now, but I plan on painting the truck sometime in September hopefully. I might even be able to drop it 2 inches all around whenever I get it painted. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

07-07-2012, 03:04 AM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build whats the cam specs ? and what mufflers are you running and is it dummped ? sounds sick!!! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-07-2012, 03:05 AM	#13
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build p.s watch out with that style aircleaner on there. one back fire and they are known to catch fire. just a tip brotha __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-30-2012, 12:54 AM	#15
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Soon to come! Will be buying new heads, a bigger cam(thinking of going with a lunati voodoo this time), and a 3000 stall, then I'm going to get a 3.73 posi! Part links: Heads: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PAR-2169/ - not entirely sure that I'm going to get these but something around there. 64cc heads and around 185cc on the intake. Converter: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUP-GM30/ Cam: Can't find the link at the moment but it's the Lunati Voodoo 276/284, might even go with a roller setup if I can afford it. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

01-17-2013, 12:13 AM	#16
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Well, it turns out that I'm going to have to end this build thread as I am going to be selling the truck soon. I am hoping to use the money to pay the down payment on a 4th generation z28 camaro and mod it a bit. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

01-17-2013, 01:48 AM	#17
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build getting a camaro be sure its a 98-02 or else your wasting your time with a lt1. but nice truck man. post pics of your car when you get it. keep us updated __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-07-2013, 12:59 PM	#19
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build A change of plans, yet again lol. I'm going to keep the truck. Plans in the very near future: 2/4 or maybe 4/6 drop and a repaint of the truck. Going to go with the same color as it used to be. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329



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02-07-2013, 06:39 PM	#20
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Good choice! I had two Camaros and didn't like them. Go with the 4/6 drop. Posted via Mobile Device

02-07-2013, 08:29 PM	#21
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build Sick build so far. excited for it to be done already __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

02-11-2013, 08:34 PM	#22
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build ordered some parts from Summit today. I got 3" DJM drop spindles and a Belltech Flip kit with c braces, and new drop shocks for the truck. Hoping I can get the drop done this weekend. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

02-13-2013, 05:15 PM	#25
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build FedEx Arrived today! Just waiting on my Spindles now. Will hopefully start on this Saturday. Attached Images __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

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