Are 283 engines good?
Even after the 327’s debut, the 283 made such a good base engine that it soldiered on through 1967. With its short 3-inch stroke, a 283 can rev as if there’s no tomorrow, but the small bore restricts adding really large valves and, hence, ultimate breathing potential.
How do I identify a 283 Chevy?
283 and 327 heads have no threaded bolt holes in their ends. A majority of 283 and 327s have the spot on the block behind the intake manifold for the road draft tube.
When did the 283 come out?
283 Turbo-Fire: Featuring a larger bore than the 265, the 283 was first offered in 1957 and came with a choice of carburetion or mechanical fuel injection. The most powerful engine of this group, the fuel-injected Super Ram-Jet was the first to achieve the coveted one horsepower-per-cubic-inch threshold.
Will a 350 intake fit a 283?
It will bolt right on and work just fine.
When did the 283 engine come out?
Is 283 a good engine?
Even after the 327’s debut, the 283 made such a good base engine that it soldiered on through 1967. With its short 3-inch stroke, a 283 can rev as if there’s no tomorrow, but the small bore restricts adding really large valves and, hence, ultimate breathing potential.
What size carb for 283?
A 500 CFM carburetor would be a perfect size for your 283. The only reason for going to a 600 CFM carburetor would be if you were planning on major engine modifications or swapping a bigger motor in the future. I enjoy tinkering around with the 600 CFM Holley on my ’55. However were I to buy a new carburetor it would be an Edelbrock Performer.
Which Cam for a 283?
Back in the day, we ran the Duntov 283 “fuellie” cam, or 8-18 cam. ( named for the valve settings). It’s a solid lifter cam, not near as thumpy as the 30-30, and better low end, but like most solid lifter cams it comes on harder at higher rpm’s.
What is the bore on a 283?
The 283 is a V-8 engine that has a bore and stroke of 3.875 by 3.000 inches, 283-inch piston displacement and either an 8.5, 9.5 or 10.5 compression ratio, depending on the configuration.