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Old 08-10-2002, 07:07 AM
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388 stroker, who else has done it...
Just wonderin who I could find that has done a 388 stroker (350 bored 0.060 over and stroked to 3.75) Even better, did they have vortec heads on it? Later guys,
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Old 08-10-2002, 09:12 AM
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not done a 388, but i believe the vortecs would be a lot of expense for not as much gain as you'd have with aftermarket heads
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Really? Mine have been milled 50 thoudandths, and have hd Edelbrock springs installed. But your right. I would love some AFR heads, but thats just $$$.
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I have a 385 stroker, but I used the Pro Topline heads from Summit.
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i'm using 69 dubble-hump heads.
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Originally posted by bills82z28
i'm using 69 dubble-hump heads.
dude, if those are for real.... Im buyin em'.
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