355, 383, or 396?
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Re: 355, 383, or 396?
I rebuilt my 355 with stock crank and rods for under $1500. Its shorter stroke allows more rpm with cheaper components. Also longer stroke = more compression which is bad for blower motors. 
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Re: 355, 383, or 396?
im building a 369 turbo motor and i think its mostly a $$$ issue but the 355's put out great numbers!
Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 237
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject: Track/ Dyno Results from 355 LT1 with PTK kit....
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Combo on first run...
355 , eagle rotating assembly with JE slugs
ported stock heads w/stock valves
ported LT1 intake
baby turbo cam (only 218/218)
12 bolt rear w/3.42
Gen 6 DFI
6spd/street twin combo
Gen 1 LT1 PTK kit with 76GTS /3" downpipe
13psi on 93 octane pump gas.
Car is a full weight 3680lbs all accessories are kept.
60ft 1.58
1/8th- 6.63@111.43
1/4- 10.17@139.90
Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 237
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject: Track/ Dyno Results from 355 LT1 with PTK kit....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Combo on first run...
355 , eagle rotating assembly with JE slugs
ported stock heads w/stock valves
ported LT1 intake
baby turbo cam (only 218/218)
12 bolt rear w/3.42
Gen 6 DFI
6spd/street twin combo
Gen 1 LT1 PTK kit with 76GTS /3" downpipe
13psi on 93 octane pump gas.
Car is a full weight 3680lbs all accessories are kept.
60ft 1.58
1/8th- 6.63@111.43
1/4- 10.17@139.90
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Posts: 4,827
From: Waynesboro, PA
Re: 355, 383, or 396?
Originally Posted by 97WS6Pilot
Also longer stroke = more compression which is bad for blower motors.
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Re: 355, 383, or 396?
Originally Posted by JohnnyPappis
im building a 369 turbo motor and i think its mostly a $$$ issue but the 355's put out great numbers!
Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 237
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject: Track/ Dyno Results from 355 LT1 with PTK kit....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Combo on first run...
355 , eagle rotating assembly with JE slugs
ported stock heads w/stock valves
ported LT1 intake
baby turbo cam (only 218/218)
12 bolt rear w/3.42
Gen 6 DFI
6spd/street twin combo
Gen 1 LT1 PTK kit with 76GTS /3" downpipe
13psi on 93 octane pump gas.
Car is a full weight 3680lbs all accessories are kept.
60ft 1.58
1/8th- 6.63@111.43
1/4- 10.17@139.90
Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 237
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject: Track/ Dyno Results from 355 LT1 with PTK kit....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Combo on first run...
355 , eagle rotating assembly with JE slugs
ported stock heads w/stock valves
ported LT1 intake
baby turbo cam (only 218/218)
12 bolt rear w/3.42
Gen 6 DFI
6spd/street twin combo
Gen 1 LT1 PTK kit with 76GTS /3" downpipe
13psi on 93 octane pump gas.
Car is a full weight 3680lbs all accessories are kept.
60ft 1.58
1/8th- 6.63@111.43
1/4- 10.17@139.90
Jerry
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Posts: 291
Re: 355, 383, or 396?
Originally Posted by jrutland
Is that your car Johnny? If so, very nice! I saw the post on forcedinductions.com about a year ago and was wondering what was going on with the car.
Jerry
Jerry
Nah not my car i have a 94 z28 thats a firebird formy im building a 396 H/C/I single turbo we will see how that turns out using the PTK kit
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