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Old 06-24-2021, 11:45 PM   #63
Ptjsk
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Re: Performance Lacking in a 383 Build.

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine View Post
OK, I get it. I thought the gearing sounded low, but with a GV/OD it makes more sense. With 4.10s your focus is off road, and a personal choice.
With three broken piston rods we know why you had no power. You were actually running a pumped-up 5 cylinder.
Better luck on your rebuild.
My '71 Jimmy is a 350/SM465/NP205/12Bolt-3.73Posi/ 33x12.50x15.
Yours is pretty.

Thanks for the comments.

Probably highly unlikely it will see much off road use, I just want to be able to pull a car trailer, or a camp trailer periodically.

Thanks for the better luck wishes. I'm hoping for far better luck too!

Pat
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