Thread: Rebuilt 283 chevy

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HI !
What's the best setup for to rebuilt 283ci in starting bloc ??
Heads 305, 327,350...
Which kind cam to choose and crankshaft.....ect.
Because I want to maximize the potential of the motor

Thank's

It would cost less to pick up a 350 and rebuild it. imo

I rebuilt a 283 back in the 1990ies, simply because I had the engine, and it had
never been bored and crank was at factory specs..The best I can recall I put
327 heads on it, put in a little 268 comp hydraluic cam and lifters, with a 600
edlebrock carb. I ran it for a while, then gave it to my brother to put in a farm
trk..For as I know he is still running it....It just all depends on what you want.
Like Bruce said, the 350 is a hard engine to beat, and parts are very available.

Probably the only reason to run a 283 these days is for a "traditional" or period correct application,putting later model parts on one kinda throws that out the window.What kind of car are you building this for and what kind of theme do you have in mind as the end result?

I'm rebuilding a 283 right now, and only because the block came with the parts, I'm putting in a 327 crank (small journal), with 307 pistons, and 283 powerpack heads (64cc). just putting on those heads or the fuelie heads would be an easy upgrade.

I agree that the only reason to run a 283 today would be to keep a car traditional or original. No question they are great engines, but the newer 350's, especially Vortecs, are head and shoulders above them in most respects. Parts are also more readily available and in some cases cheaper for the 350 vs 283. You also pick up roller cam technology that is a big plus with the crappy oil we have today.

I've had 283's in a few cars over the years and loved them, but they were very anemic compared to today's modern sb versions. If it were me, I would look for a late model with vortec heads and either rebuild that one or buy a crate motor. It is very hard to rebuild an engine (properly) for the money a brand new crate goes for...........and you don't have to get your hands dirty at all.


Don