393 cleveland

[jamie247 542]

can I put a 393 Cleveland in a xe sedan and will the bonnet still close or do I have to cut to allow for carb etc

[mcfly94 169]

why not? bonnet closing depends on the manifold you use, the cleaner and how big if you use a phenolic spacer?

[jamie247 542]

ok i'm in the process of buying a 393 crate in aus built to order 393ci 495hp just abit worried the bonnet wont close once fitted

[mcfly94 169]

ok i'm in the process of buying a 393 crate in aus built to order 393ci 495hp just abit worried the bonnet wont close once fitted

easy close with standard rise manifold and no spacer

[jamie247 542]

ok awesome cheers

[mcfly94 169]

ok awesome cheers

yeah will be pretty much same stack height as standard engine.

 

this setup causes the air cleaner to be out the bonnet.

[jamie247 542]

yep will order with what you've stated

[mcfly94 169]

yeah just dont go putting a high rise or carby spacer, it wont clear haha!

[Trev Vaa 1,185]

who are you ordering your engine through??? and whos building it?

[jamie247 542]

HIgh performance world $7900 unless someone can recommend another builder around same price this one is stroked 393 495hp with around the same torque

[xbcool 351]

Gee Jamie a 393 with just under 500hp

Engine builder isn't trying

 

But it may be the builders way of keeping costs down

 

 

Steve

[xeeclipse 37]

500hp is a sensible amount of HP for the street running a carb, any more and I'd recomment EFI unless your racing or treating it like shit. No one wants a plug fouling, bore wearing POS.

[xbcool 351]

I agree with the efi and 500 is heaps

My xb runs a 393 with efi and makes a lazy 400 @ the wheels which is probly 550 at the engine maybe more and it's under the bonnet and a steeter not really a racer

 

Engine us getting on in age too

 

 

 

I just think 500 could be 600 for the same bucks and be just as streetable

 

 

Just my 2cents worth

 

 

Steve

[xeeclipse 37]

your xb sounds good......i don't have any experience with strokers but most of the 600+ hp builds that I've read about seem to have stalled autos or very short gears for drivability. I'd be putting a supercharger on it instead of overcamming to make power, but thats just me thou 

[xbcool 351]

Yeah 600hp years ago was unpleasant on the street and basically race

But with technology and better cams etc its not that big a deal

 

But your spot on for a smooth undercammed car by putting a turbo or an under bonnet blower on it

 

Steve

[jamie247 542]

I agree with the efi and 500 is heaps

My xb runs a 393 with efi and makes a lazy 400 @ the wheels which is probly 550 at the engine maybe more and it's under the bonnet and a steeter not really a racer

 

Engine us getting on in age too

 

 

 

I just think 500 could be 600 for the same bucks and be just as streetable

 

 

Just my 2cents worth

 

 

Steve

yes it could be but I don't want efi mate, and i'm happy with the price 500hp is plenty in a xe falcon and $7k is pretty good bang for buck out of a 393 I looked at getting a 351 crate stroking it etc and price came out nearly the same

[xbcool 351]

No worries bud

[jamie247 542]

don't get me wrong i'd like more power but still has to be drivable for the mrs LOL

[xdwagooon 46]

price all depends on whats used where etc... you can buy a 600 hp stroker or a 500hp stroker for the same money but it comes down to reliability as im sure youd all know

[KRUPTOR 929]

A mate of mine has a 393 clevo in his xd ute and there is no hole in it.

[xbcool 351]

A mate of mine has a 393 clevo in his xd ute and there is no hole in it.

 

what manifold does he run

 

 

steve

[PRO250 1,506]

I agree with the efi and 500 is heaps

My xb runs a 393 with efi and makes a lazy 400 @ the wheels which is probly 550 at the engine maybe more and it's under the bonnet and a steeter not really a racer

 

Engine us getting on in age too

 

 

 

I just think 500 could be 600 for the same bucks and be just as streetable

 

 

Just my 2cents worth

 

 

Steve

 

I agree with the efi and 500 is heaps

My xb runs a 393 with efi and makes a lazy 400 @ the wheels which is probly 550 at the engine maybe more and it's under the bonnet and a steeter not really a racer

 

Engine us getting on in age too

 

 

 

I just think 500 could be 600 for the same bucks and be just as streetable

 

 

Just my 2cents worth

 

 

Steve

i read somwhere this thing was in the 12s somwhere but has 400rwhp? 400rwhp should go 10s even in a big falcon  

 

you building a a stroker for you missus to drive to the shops nice mate 

[xbcool 351]

Ouch

Maybe in the 11s but the 3.5 gearing screwed me over

Crossing the line at 4500rpm

 

 

That's racing

[KRUPTOR 929]

what manifold does he run

 

 

steve

The motor was built for towing purposes and to go ofcourse.It runs a heavilly modded 2V performer manifold and 2V closed chamber heads which have had a fair bit of work done to them,also runs a 1inch sucker style spacer and has a demon carby on it,i think its an 800 or something that size.It will be running a custom drop style air cleaner to allow clearance from the bonnet.Also its running a/c and power steering.

[jamie247 542]

^{Yeah the things I do for my wife  LOL, she cannot drive my ba xr8 cause of the real heavy clutch just stalls it so the xe sedan that i'm building will be both our toy and that was her only request that I put a minimum 500hp 393 in it so I'm glad it will fit under bonnet as she wants a sleeper}