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  1. Dennis Wilkie

    Big block engine code

    Yeah, that's about as good as my guess is. Really all I know is that it's a Gen VI based on the fuel pump boss and Vortec heads. I probably should've been a little more specific. I was trying to figure out a date so I don't order the wrong timing gear set, among other things. I'm approaching the...
  2. Dennis Wilkie

    Big block engine code

    I need some help decoding my block. I guess the big blocks are a little different from the small blocks, because all I can figure out is the first digit.
  3. Dennis Wilkie

    Thought somebody might be interested in this

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  4. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    I have no idea of which way to go with this cam, because of the non-adjustable valvetrain. I keep hearing about a conversion kit, but everything is so unclear on what it requires. I added a picture of the rocker studs that came with the heads, and it has the valve guides, so I assume they're...
  5. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    That's about my only option at this point, unless I spend alot more money to put the conversion kit in the heads for an adjustable valvetrain. Because i'm only finding 2 cams that have under a .500 lift, and that's about all those seats and springs can handle, from what i've read....and I really...
  6. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    Oh, I'm not knocking the LS at all...it's a beast. I just think it's a watered down concept that too may people are doing in ridiculous applications. If it wasn't for that, I probably would have considered it. I just prefer pure muscle that's made without a computer or power adders. That's why I...
  7. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    Well, I made a 5.5 hour round trip to Cordova, TN on Easter, and managed to get a speeding ticket on the way back, lol. But I bought a 313 Gen VI 454 block bored .030 that was fresh out of the machine shop. It came with stock 279 heads and the crank for $1200. I've ordered just about everything...
  8. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    It can't get much worse than the 11 mpg on 93 octane, that i'm getting right now. So that's not really high up on my list of priorities, lol. If that were the case, I definitely wouldn't be trying to do all this in a 4900 lbs. 4x4. I'm more looking for efficiency. Like pound for pound, the most...
  9. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    I'm just sick of hearing LS swap this and LS swap that. I literally wouldn't be surprised to see somebody LS swapping a 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom at this point. I just saw this blasphemy about a month ago when I bought a carb spacer from this guy. I mean, it makes power, but it's way too overdone...
  10. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    I refuse to be one of those guys. No offense to anyone who does it, but i've never been the type to jump on a bandwagon or play follow the leader. I've already done everything I possibly could to eliminate as many of the electronics in my truck as possible, and an LS would be going in the polar...
  11. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    I think I may have found my engine. The guy only wants $1200 for this 1968 C50, that used to be an old logging truck that doesn't have any leaks, and still starts right up without smoking or any knocks. The only thing that's not original is the 4 barrel Holley on top. Just curious as to the...
  12. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    Even with oversized A/T tires and 3.42 gears, that L98 still moves 4900 lbs pretty quick.
  13. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    That's the combined amount if I sold it at a price just to move
  14. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    The 1500's didn't have a 454 option, but the 3500's did, and the engine bay's are the same. I think the motor mounts are the only thing that would need changed as far as a conversion goes. I already eliminated the clutch fan and have a big solid aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. So the...
  15. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

  16. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    I've actually been watching alot of his stuff lately. I've got a 1992 extended cab k1500 4x4 with normal 265/75/16 tires, with a 700r4 that I built about 2 years ago. I actually, somehow, just cracked the case around the output shaft in a V shape between the top 2 bolt holes a couple weeks...
  17. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    If I were to sell my current 350 at a price just to move it, i'd be looking at around $6,000. Considering I built it from the bottom up for under $1500, I figure I could make a decent 383 or 454 for way less than that. 383's are a dime a dozen around here, but i'm not sure I wanna go that route...
  18. Dennis Wilkie

    383, 400, or 454

    I'm getting ready to start on a new build within the next couple of weeks, and I wanted to get some opinions from you guys first. I don't know exactly what route I wanna go, but I think i've narrowed it down to the 3 in the title. I'm looking more for low end torque than horsepower, so i'm kinda...
  19. Dennis Wilkie

    Update

    I haven't posted anything on my truck progress in a long time, so I thought i'd let everyone know how it turned out, seeing as how I would've never gotten it done without all of your help. It's just a little clip I made earlier after I had to fix another issue. I could barely keep it running for...
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