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I like 283 engines the 60 over build with say 10.1 C/R Would work good for a street/strip car . But you know that most guys will go with the 350-30 over . That's a big car the 350s Torque sure will help out .

The guy's not trying to launch the space shuttle. He wants better performance from his set up. Who's going to apologise to him and pay for his rear end when he blows it up with your greedy combos. Didn't think about that huh? And to utilize all the dreamy stuff that has been suggested it will not perform with the stock cast iron glide he has. It was a different monster than the usable later model glide. How about usable ideas for his ride? He wouldn't be wanting to keep a stock looking bias ply tire on it if he wanted brute force under the hood.

Originally Posted by tango

I think if you are just looking for a bit more power . And want a set of heads with steel valve seats . Go with the World S/R 305 heads # 042650-1. They have 58cc chambers with 1.94/1.50 valves and HD springs with screw in studs . The heads that are on your car now have 1.72/1.50 valves . I do think the 1.94/1.50 valve will be big enough for any street / strip 283 build . If you want to up-date the intake/carb . Go with that Edelbrock Performer EPS dual plane #2701 and a Holley 570 V/S Avenger . I would also go with an HEI Distributor . If you want to push this engine to 300 hp . Change the Camshaft . I would run the Lunati Voodoo #60100LK . This will be a good street cam . This cam is 207/213 dur at 050 with 437/454 lift . I do think you will be happy with this set up on your 1957 Chevy . COOL

This is a usable set up .

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

good god people always telling people to build what they DONT have, if you wanna do it and cheaply at that , bore it .060 over to a 292 use a set of 1.94 1.6 heads use hardened seats for the gas issue. rum a performer rpm w/ a 600 holley and a280h comp cams and go drive the car it will run fine! trust me!

The reason I said 350/383 was so if he wanted to keep the car all orginal he could buy just putting the 283 back in.

I'd have to go with Erik, take all the OEM stuff and put it in the corner all wrapped up in plastic with the insides all oiled up against corrosion and KEEP IT!!!!!! Build what you want after to run in the car but the car in it's original state with original components could be named "RETIREMENT FUND"!!!!!!!!!

Put you a Small journal 327 crank in there then you'll have stroker.

I'm really liking the GM 290 horse 350. I thought the rear gears were 3.55 stock. Yes it does have a cast iron P.G.

Like some have said, I want to keep the originality to the car which means no cutting or welding. That is why I am concerned with the 350 using my 283 motor mounts. I don't have a problem with using a different transmission, even though I would probably still go with an aluminum P.G.

I just want to pop the hood and have it look 1957. A little bit more power would be nice. To be honest, the car may be big but it doesn't feel all that heavy. The stock 283 will get it up to 80 pretty good.

Originally Posted by turbolc2

I just want to pop the hood and have it look 1957.

That's easy, I'll get the water hose!

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/...Buried-Car.php

yep, sell me the 283 ANOTHER :lol:

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

yep, sell me the 283 ANOTHER :lol:

You,don't need it.
You have a 550+ HP 496 BBC to build.

Originally Posted by Racecar100

Put you a Small journal 327 crank in there then you'll have stroker.

Then you will have a S/J 307

Lowest gears stock for these cars was 3:55, also had 3:70 and lower. You should keep the stock motor as mentioned. These cars apreciate in value especially as folks hot rod the origanal engines and blow them up. Not too many original engines or transmisions around. The last SJ 327 and SJ 265 I paid $150 for. Get somthing like that, build it and don't worry about if it comes apart.

I am with Eric and Dave on this one. Take the original engine and trans and keep them carefully and safely stored. Change to a mild 350 with auto trans, but don't cut anything! No floor shifter either. The SBC still has bosses on the front of the block that will work with the original front mount 283. If you decide to add side mounts, try to do it in a way that future removal is possible. I found a 57 2dr hardtop with newer 283. Still, not original is not original. The 1957 283 was the only year block made without side mount bosses cast in. Better yet, keep it as is and find something else to play with. If you have a heavy foot, you'll be looking for a new original rear end as well!! Those original finds are worth so much now. There is a Chevy Talk forum you may want to google and ask some questions over there. They have a tri-five section for original stock as well as rodded tri's.
And concratulations on your score!

Originally Posted by erik erikson

You,don't need it.
You have a 550+ HP 496 BBC to build.

tone it down erick i shouldnt need 550+ horse to run 11's in a light nova????? course them big blocks are kinna funny an all

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

tone it down erick i shouldnt need 550+ horse to run 11's in a light nova????? course them big blocks are kinna funny an all

You might not need it but you will have it if you build it the right way with-out any problems.