HERE IT IS its finally time, for me to start the buildup of my actual trail rig.

so without further delay














Chevy 350, .030 over, 400 crank, 700 cfm carb. AKA 383 stroker.





THE PLANS (hopefully in order that they will occur)

-rebuild starter/get running
-remove bed+shorten frame
-framerail to framerail flatbed+relocate gas tank
-full exo-skeleton+frame reinforce
-tube+sheet narrow front clip
-TBI conversion+snorkle
-corp 14 bolt full floater rear axle
-dana 60 front axle
-spool rear, locker front, 5.38 gears
-R150 or chevy rockcrusher 4spd tranny swap
-3" lift springs
-move cab back and front axle forward +extend steering, et.
-maximum offset rims and REALLY BIG TIRES


Keep posted, this isnt going to be the fastest buildup in the world but its going to happen

 

dang buddy! thats gonna take some work but a 383 is a great place to start.. are you gonna mud bog it too?

 

this isnt just a vehicle for rock crawling. its going to be used for mobbin all types of terrain and mostly at very high speeds. if you see the way i treat my daily driver i really just need something to absolutely beat the crap out of.

the most work in this project is going to be the exo skeleton, but thats gona be one of the very first things to happen because i need it in order to have a front clip


quick pic of what ive got so far for the TBI, all i need now is the PCM and the unit with the injectors themselves.


gona pick up the 14 bolt tonight with a big block radiator and some other goodies, will post pics

 

Me like 383

 

Me like TBI. Will you use a 454 TBI?

 

apparently the stock 350 TBI uses like 48lb/hr injectors, i was originally concerned with its ability to supply the 383 but with that much flow it should be fine. hopefully the vehicle will be at least mobile within the next few days. its been kinda hectic around here as i have several customer vehicles which need to be done before i can get to any of my own

 

sorry no recent updates. ive been too busy breaking on my tacoma
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...e-pics-154061/

also mid way through putting up my 10,000 lb western





BUT i DID also get a full serpentine belt conversion for the SBC in the 85 so i guess thats some progress?

 

should be nice

 

more more more parts

the rear end, its gona need a 4.56+ carrier to accomodate the gears ill be installing, or just a full spool of that size.



also borrowed the starter from my friends motor thats sitting at my house.



AND actually removed all of the wiring from the engine bay i was sick of looking at the mess and it will be much easier this way.




I Also got hoses and a big block 4 core radiator

the list for getting the motor running is short, hopefully ill have time to get to it tomorrow or the day after.

 

Lookin good! cant wait to get to work again on mine. Good luck!

 

yeah its kinda a slow process right now, im busy with sooo many different things that im doing or helping friends with and im trying to get most of it done before i start class again at the end of the month, though this year all i have is a few loose end business courses to finish my AA so i will have mucho more time than i did last year thank god...

right now due to my limited time im just in the stage of get more more more more more parts, so that hopefully by the time im ready to get to work i have everything i need.

speeking of more parts also some headers for the small block, might need to do some re-bending for frame clearance but not a big issue.

 

Fun Fun, itll never end! I need to get back into school. Its gonna eat time but itll be worth it. I also need to win the lotto

 

and it sits in your driveway waiting for you to pay attention to it but we'd rather get beer and mob. lets go to lapine.

 

oh hush you just want your tail light from my parts truck

 

yeah but it wasnt there....... oh the ole red tape is holdin up well

 

can't wait to see more...love watching build-ups!

 

Just stumbled upon this, and this looks like it will be one heck of a wheeler when done, good job man.

You Gonna have it done for the '09 Meet up?

 

i wish it would be done in time but im not sure, i have a few other vehicles im building up before it becomes the #1 priority. as long as it runs and drives by june though ill bring it over there.

 

sounds great, look forward to seeing you there

also look forward to seeing more of this awesome build.

 

I'm interested to see this come together.