# 1954 chevy C1500 **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [August 14, 2009, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447 "2009-08-14T14:24:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Iced\_Tepe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Iced\_Tepe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iced_Tepe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/41 "2009-09-16T05:34:56Z")
i would need a 350 to make a 383 right? i think im just going to stick with the 305 cause i dont need power its a show car. it came stock with a straight 6 so this is a huge upgrade from that ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/42 "2009-09-16T05:37:36Z")
> [@Custom color-matched paint](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/custom-color-matched-paint/41052/26): > > i would need a 350 to make a 383 right? i think im just going to stick with the 305 cause i dont need power its a show car. it came stock with a straight 6 so this is a huge upgrade from that :kekegay::tool: ---
**Author:** ![Iced\_Tepe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Iced\_Tepe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iced_Tepe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/43 "2009-09-16T07:42:34Z")
how does that make me a tool. its not a race car its a show truck. i could built it up as far as possible and still get beat cause its so heavy. im putting a solid stainless steel flat bed on it… There is no point in making it powerful. id rather not race it cause i wouldnt want to crash it when its done and i get some money im planning on buying a car for racing and putting all the power into it ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/44 "2009-09-16T10:18:19Z")
A 383 is a 350 block (4" bore) with a 400 (3.75" stroke) crank. A stock 350 has 3.48" stroke. A 305 has the same 3.48" stroke, but a 3.75" bore (or something close). Chevrolet built around 90,000,000 small blocks since 1955. You should have no problem finding what you want. ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/45 "2009-09-16T13:02:39Z")
whats a 400 block with a 350 crank,a 383 ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/46 "2009-09-16T13:21:45Z")
^^377 ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/47 "2009-09-16T14:36:24Z")
> [@fs 1994 b350 dodge raised roof extended van](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1994-b350-dodge-raised-roof-extended-van/40948/5): > > A 383 is a 350 block (4" bore) with a 400 (3.75" stroke) crank. A stock 350 has 3.48" stroke. A 305 has the same 3.48" stroke, but a 3.75" bore (or something close). > > Chevrolet built around 90,000,000 small blocks since 1955. You should have no problem finding what you want. that makes a 377 i do beleive ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/48 "2009-09-16T14:37:35Z")
> [@fs 1994 b350 dodge raised roof extended van](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1994-b350-dodge-raised-roof-extended-van/40948/7): > > whats a 400 block with a 350 crank,a 383 a 377 ---
**Author:** ![Iced\_Tepe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Iced\_Tepe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iced_Tepe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/49 "2009-09-16T17:33:16Z")
is it better to have a 350 with 305 heads or a 305 with 350 heads. someone told me its better to have a 350 with 305 heads cause you have more compression ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/50 "2009-09-16T17:56:16Z")
> [@WTB: Tickets for Sabres/Thrashers 1/18/08](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-tickets-for-sabres-thrashers-1-18-08/41103/11): > > is it better to have a 350 with 305 heads or a 305 with 350 heads. someone told me its better to have a 350 with 305 heads cause you have more compression It all depends on the combustion chamber size. Higher compression isn’t the only parameter that gains you horsepower. There are many ways to build a SBC, and alot of power can be had using OEM GM parts, but there are certain parts that you will need to do it. Pretty much nothing from the 305 is considered desirable. ---
**Author:** ![Iced\_Tepe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Iced\_Tepe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iced_Tepe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/51 "2009-09-16T18:13:03Z")
since my 305 is bored out to 4" why would a 350 be any better except you can make it a 383? it should be just as good as a stock 350 right? Another question. my pap (god knows why) toke off the original starter. I toke the starter off a beat 350 i have and put it on. When i tried to crank it, it sounded as if the apendix hit the fly wheel but continued to far and just spun. Does it just need shimmed or is the fly wheel different? ---
**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/52 "2009-09-16T18:26:45Z")
what the fuck is toke? ---
**Author:** ![Iced\_Tepe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Iced\_Tepe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iced_Tepe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/53 "2009-09-16T18:42:05Z")
seriously stop being a jackass. you know what i meant and thats all that matters. idk why your on this site but im here to find more information about cars. if you just want to talk shit to everyone go back to highschool you imature pos ---
**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/54 "2009-09-16T18:46:32Z")
lol’z ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/55 "2009-09-16T18:53:56Z")
> [@Bambi gave me a late x-mas present.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bambi-gave-me-a-late-x-mas-present/40916/24): > > **since my 305 is bored out to 4" why would a 350 be any better except you can make it a 383? it should be just as good as a stock 350 right?** > > Another question. my pap (god knows why) **toke** off the original starter. I **toke** the starter off a beat 350 i have and put it on. When i tried to crank it, it sounded as if the **apendix** hit the fly wheel but continued to far and just spun. Does it just need shimmed or is the fly wheel different? > [@new gallery on micahweber.com "Cartimar, Philippines"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-gallery-on-micahweber-com-cartimar-philippines/41112/2): > > seriously stop being a jackass. you know what i meant and thats all that matters. idk why your on this site but im here to find more information about cars. if you just want to talk shit to everyone go back to highschool you imature pos You are making it really tough for people **not** to respond this way. BlkP42E is one of the more respected people on this site. He is teaching you a lesson whether you know it or not. 305s are junk. Get over it. Build the truck with the 305 & later put a real motor in it. There are two different flywheel sizes on a Chevy motor. Was the bolt pattern straight on the original starter & the replacement at an angle? There are 153 tooth & 164 tooth flywheels on Chevy motors. The bolt pattern on the starter is different for each. Most Chevy blocks have both patterns, though. ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/56 "2009-09-16T18:55:07Z")
> **[Chevrolet small-block engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_small-block_engine)** > > 262 cu in (4.3 L) (1975-1976) 265 cu in (4.3 L) (1955-1957) 267 cu in (4.4 L) (1979-1982) 283 cu in (4.6 L) (1957-1967) Basic common sense, A engine is a huge air pump. Get shit in. Get Shit out the Max you can. ---
**Author:** ![Iced\_Tepe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Iced\_Tepe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iced_Tepe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/57 "2009-09-16T18:58:43Z")
i understand that 305s are junk. blkp42e didnt say anything about that he was just talking shit about my spelling and i dont give a shit im not a journalist. idk why you respect him cause he never anwsers my questions. if he would answer my question and then talk shit i would at least respect him i just wouldnt like him. the bolt pattern was the same for both starters. is there any way to know the flywheel i have besides sitting there and counting each touth? ---
**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/58 "2009-09-16T19:10:01Z")
if your questions made sense it would be easier to answer them ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/59 "2009-09-16T19:19:52Z")
[http://www.aces.edu/~parmega/sbc.html](http://www.aces.edu/~parmega/sbc.html) [http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php](http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php) [http://www.carcraft.com/howto/1004/index.html](http://www.carcraft.com/howto/1004/index.html) Count each tooth. ---
**Author:** ![Iced\_Tepe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Iced\_Tepe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iced_Tepe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447/60 "2009-09-16T19:20:04Z")
explain to me why 305’s bored out to 4" are any worse then a stock 350. as far as i can tell the only thing better about a stock 350 is you can bore it out and make it a 383 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1954-chevy-c1500/203447.md?page=4)