he he... thanks guys for the great welcome.
Yeah, actually a 455 would fit in there.
However, I have a 383 stroker with a low rise whipple charger sitting in the wings for when my 5.7 L gives out. Luckly the guy who sold it to me got stuck with it due to a guy that had it built, but didn't pay for it completely due to the fact that he was a drug dealer, and got placed in the pen for 10 years. His loss my gain. I got it substantialy reduced as well because the builder wanted to get rid of it.
But, My 5.7 L V8 show's no sign of giving up anytime soon.
It runs strong, and does not burn a single drop of oil.
My goal is for pride now......, I want to try and get 400,000 miles out of it.
I have just over 235,000 now, and I'm on my 2nd tranny.
(Update 1/10 )
Well, The engine finally gave away (low oil pressure) in 2008.
I sold the 383 due to several factors (Va. Emissions issues & needed the money) and installed modified stock emissions legal 5.7L - 355ci - 313hp motor with custom chip. you can see the photo's in my album.
This engine should hold me over until I can antique my car,( 2017) and I don't have to deal with emissions.
