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Old 02-11-2009, 05:54 PM
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1975 tangled with 1968 chevy chevelle 427 for 200 bucks.jumped this cat off the line by a car lenght and he couldn,t catch me.this was one mad dude. he said there ain,t no way a 383 would beat a 427,but i collected the cash that night.a 383 tuned right with the right set up is a formidable advisary.
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Old 02-12-2009, 02:41 AM
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what were you racing? 1/4 mile or 1/8? in the 1/8th mile i can see a stock 383 walking all over a 427 cuz of the stroke. wtg!
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Old 02-25-2009, 08:26 PM
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I amopar Guy Thru And Thru , that musta been A Sick 427, or a really wild 383..
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Old 03-12-2009, 06:30 PM
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Maybe neither. Back in 73 my 69 383/4 speed/3.23 gear Charger was never beat in a street race. With Gabriel Air shocks and M/T "J60" x 15 rear tires the car would hook like you wouldn't believe. Bring tach up to 2500 rpm,
side step clutch and nail it, bang second at 6000 and 99% of the time race was over. Very seldom had to use third gear. Beat 427's, 440's, any engine Camero or Mustang.
But remember, this was street racing. I'm sure if I had went to strip car would have bogged like no tomorrow.
Even took Dad one night, he just shook his head and said don't tell your Mom!
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Old 03-13-2009, 08:00 AM
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383's are the working man's wepon of choice backin the day. Being produced by the millions, it was easy to get one and easy to work them up into a stout street fighter. Most people had to make due with a 383 and they did, very well.

High reving, high HP making, OX strong long living engines they were and still can be.
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