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Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1593607
03/28/14 10:22 AM
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Thanks Sheldon,
I need to figure out a steel fuel line to replace the temporary rubber hose I have running from the top of the fuel filter to the carb inlet. Any ideas or suggestions will be appreciated.
Idea is to have a short piece (3" or so)top of filter to a steel line and another short piece right at the carb inlet. I just cant imagine how I would bend one steel line from the filter and make it to the right rear of the carb and make it somewhat hidden?
Ricky


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Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: Copper Dart] #1593608
03/31/14 11:36 PM
03/31/14 11:36 PM
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Quote:

I had to change out the intake manifold and carb. That old 2 bbl was giving me too much trouble, hard to start, popping/coughing on acceleration, unstable idle etc....
Now it lights right off.
I have to modify the throttle cable and kick down bracket to work properly and I still have to work on the bog issue but that will be for another time.




How does that edelbrock run on that 383. Looking into getting a new carb, don't want to rebuild that old one I have, want something new and fresh. Which one you get?

Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: 1969proDart] #1593609
04/01/14 01:19 AM
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GREAT DEAL for under $300.
I just installed it and haven't had much time to play yet.
# 1407 ,I was told to choose the larger of the two. (650 or 780 I think)
Bolted it on and it fired right up with very little to adjust for a nice idle. Now the engine starts right up with very little cranking hot and cold.
It's surprising how easy it starts, I'm very happy with the carb thus far.
I did notice a bog from a dead stop in drive, like it's wanting more fuel.
I must add that the converter sucks for performance ('68 Newport), say if idle is 700 RPM, it stalls at 750 RPM, REALLY! Not what I would consider keeping in it for too long.

Someone out there knows what is needed to lessen the bog for now. Please chime in.
Thanks in advance.


Common sense, the least common of all the senses.
Mom.

For fear of ridicule, society stifles creativity.
Ricky Valdes
Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: Copper Dart] #1593610
04/06/14 08:31 PM
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Vacuum advance diaphragm was bad. I pulled the distributor out rather than fighting to replace it under the hood.
Man does it run better!
I need to post a short video of it burning tire
On a rolling start in a straight line, it will light the tire just rolling hard on the gas pedal and will chirp really well into second! I'm so surprised at how strong the 383 is.
The rear end ratio is 2:73 if you were wondering.



Common sense, the least common of all the senses.
Mom.

For fear of ridicule, society stifles creativity.
Ricky Valdes
Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: Copper Dart] #1593611
04/12/14 08:49 PM
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I don't know if this will work but here it goes.
here is the link to the rolling hole shot video (short)

http://youtu.be/QCsGMXIsXqM


Common sense, the least common of all the senses.
Mom.

For fear of ridicule, society stifles creativity.
Ricky Valdes
Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: Copper Dart] #1593612
04/12/14 11:14 PM
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Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: basketcase] #1593613
04/12/14 11:36 PM
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I feel like a 16 year old horsing around the streets.
Someone mentioned the 383 was going to make it a "fun to drive" car.
Boy was he right, I'm enjoying it more than I had imagined.
Aint she purdy?!


Common sense, the least common of all the senses.
Mom.

For fear of ridicule, society stifles creativity.
Ricky Valdes
Re: Quick Swap 318 to 383 [Re: Copper Dart] #1593614
04/13/14 12:28 AM
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car looks great!

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