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Is the 383 heavier than the stock semi? I've never weighed one, but I would think the 383 would be lighter.
@regisbodnar Yes, the the 383 is lighter at 620 pounds. Here's the weight on hemi's.
| Chrysler 392 Hemi | 740 |
| DeSoto 276-341 Poly V8 | 675 |
| DeSoto 276-291 Hemi | 630 |
| DeSoto 330-345 Hemi |
670 |
Vern
Vern
I thought the pictures were attached in my previous post, but, here they are.
Stock 55 wagon on the outside. warmed up 291 and 700R4 with lock-up on the inside.
Vern
As I look at your engine picture, I believe you have added fuel injection. Is it the Holley Sniper?
What distributor are you using?
