If your 383 isn't putting about 400 to the wheels now, you need to change some parts out. I intend to build my LT1 into a 383. It should easily put over 400hp and tq to the wheels when done.
With that said, no one gives whoop about a 383 SBC. Unless it sounds like a spawn of satan is in the engine trying to get out while you idle through the parking lot, it won't draw a crowd by itself. You'll need the blower or the LS3 to do that. So do you want something that people drool over or do you want a car that sounds great and puts a smile on your face when you mash the go pedal?
My path would be to build the 383 with maybe adding the blower if you really want to get squirrelly. I think they sound better than LS engines. I'd dress it up cleanly and just enjoy the drive.
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Trey
Current rides: 2000 BMW 540i/6 and 86 C10.
Former ride: 1979 Trans Am WS6: LT1/T56, Kore 3 C5/6 brakes, BMW 18in rims
Last edited by WSSix; 10-12-2014 at 06:54 PM.
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