I am attempting to decide which engine I am going to swap for my existing 350ci. I am considering the GM Crate 383ci 405hp partly because it comes short some parts. Will the following parts from my 350ci work on the 383ci, MSD distributor, water pump, flex-plate, and harmonic balancer. I already know my headers will fit and I have a good working carb. I can use. I think the 350 and the 383 are the same block with just a different bore and stroke (probably not quite that simple)in which case these parts should be interchangeable. The one I am the most uncertain of is the distributor. If the parts are not interchangeable I will then probably have to go with another 350ci that I can use these parts on. Would be nice to have the extra power of the 383ci though.
Currently I am having a upgraded 700R4 transmission installed with a 2400 rpm lock-out converter along with either 3.55 or 3.73 gears (will make that decision in the next couple of days) including having posi. installed. I think this combination should match up well with the 383ci, or if I have to, any of the 350ci crate engines. Thanks in advance for your help. I should have waited until Christmas, but it's too late now. I guess I will just have to look at it as a early Christmas present to myself that the wife doesn't know about. Oh! Oh! Another bad boy. Our cars do seem to get us in trouble once in a while in one way or another don't they? Chuck Speake 1970 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, Illinois [EMAIL PROTECTED]
