• Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.

MY 383 Build by Chris Hardwood @ Extreme Motorsports:

THUNDER

THUNDER

Rideing in style
I am so very pleased to announce:




Next week Chris out @ Extreme will be getting started on my 383 build. He will be pulling my L-98 350 and gutting it. The block and heads will head off to the machine shot.



Recently I had the 700-r4 completely rebuilt Bullet proof style with a shift kit. I updated the 1700 stall to a 2200 stall converter.



The 383 build up on my 87 c-4 that I recently had for sale. But after some time and 3 buyers backing out I decided to go ahead and finish what I started. Most of my new guts will be coming from summit racing. A list will be added as it’s available. I will be documenting everything and posting when I can. Notes and pic's when available.



The new upgraded Tranny paired with an upgraded power plant should not only add many years of enjoyment but also add a custom touch and a little more value to my 78,000 mile 1987 c-4. Dyno and toning specs along with pic’s and commentary will be added thru the build process.





Thunder
 
well first was the trany since i had trouble with it on the way home from my honeymoon. was just gunna sell it but then i snapped a ring on the number 7 cylinder. well i wont sell anything thats broke. so after a few convos with chris desided to have him go ahead with the 383. Goals lol keep up with rich z when i go on my first cruse lol. i may not be able to pass him but i will ride the hell out of his rear bumper. for now just do the build and after the toon and dyno go from there. hope to have everything completed in a few weeks. that includes sending my injectors off and the 2 or three trips to the machine shop for boring, cleaning and balanceing.

we will be cleaning up the engine compartment mean time. hopefully upgradeing shocks and brakes.

some of the list:

eagle 383 rotating assemble
3.75 stroke crank
Forged pistons, rings and bearings
Compatition valve job.

more to come alot more::: here you find chris and i my weding day oct24th 2009 this will be my starting pic. Notice the rocker pannel lol. When you see me in the rearview dont blink i wont be there long.
 

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Sweet you have a picture of a wedding that hasn't happened yet!! :D

Good luck with your build! :thumbsup:
 
Should be a fun and exciting time for you. Just don't get anything built by World Products and maybe your build will go lock clock work.... :thumbsup:

Chis needs to hurry this along because my engine should be in his shop by the end of this month. :hehehe:

As far as keeping up with me, heck that won't be hard to do. I'm assuming your car will do the speed limit along with mine.... :lmao:
 
THUNDER said:
...more to come alot more::: here you find chris and i my weding day oct24th 2009 this will be my starting pic. Notice the rocker pannel lol. When you see me in the rearview dont blink i wont be there long.
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So, which one of you is the blushing bride?:lmao:(sorry dude-couldn't resist the set up:thumbsup:)

Should be a great build:thumbsup:
 
AHHHHHHH YESSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!
Another guy "married to his Vette". :rofl1::rofl1::rofl1:
The "bride" even wore white for the occassion! :lmao::lmao::lmao:
Couldn't resist that one! Good luck with the build of the 383. I've
had a chance to see some "383's" and they all appear to be a
wicked combo. Hope your's turns out better than you hope for.
Andy. :wavey:
 
well the 383 will be better matched to mt bullet proof trany then the 350. now i am glad i went from a stock 1700 stall to a 2300stall.
 
lol wish i could as well. we are pulling upgradeing and reinstalling the factory block in my c-4. > has to drive a honda crv for a few weeks sigh.
 
My be life Bob, I could have sworn I saw a man about Gordons age and same hair style driving a Corolla with a fart can muffler last week.
 
Bob K said:
Dang, guess you're driving one? Am I banned for life or just a week? :ack2:
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Quiet! I'm thinkin'.....:toetap05::toetap05::toetap05::toetap05:

donzee said:
My be life Bob, I could have sworn I saw a man about Gordons age and same hair style driving a Corolla with a fart can muffler last week.
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No fart cans here. I like my rice quiet:D

Bob K said:
Dam-, it's too late to delete my post. :shrug01:
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:lmao::lmao:No worries bro...had to mess with ya....it's actually a Scion, the bastard step child of Toyota:yesnod:
 
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