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    Offline 71bigblock

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    Dumb question
    « on: June 17, 2007 - 07:57:42 PM »
    Someone slap me.  I need to know quarts of engine oil for my '71 383.  I should know this, but I've never had a big block before.   :walkaway: :dupe: :banghead:
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    Offline Jacksboys

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    Re: Dumb question
    « Reply #1 on: June 17, 2007 - 09:26:03 PM »
    I am pretty sure it is 5 quarts, but you may want to double check with Chryco.
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: Dumb question
    « Reply #2 on: June 17, 2007 - 09:35:20 PM »
    5 sounds like the magic number to me.  Put in 5 and check the level after a quick startup and you check your oil pressure.   :bigsmile:  :working:
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    Offline Stacked440

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    Re: Dumb question
    « Reply #3 on: June 17, 2007 - 09:50:21 PM »
    my 440 takes 5, 383 takes the same I'd think. :working:
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    Offline cudabob496

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    Re: Dumb question
    « Reply #4 on: June 17, 2007 - 10:22:19 PM »
    Running with 5 quarts in a big block makes me a little nervous, but if it needs to be stock, let'r be!
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    Re: Dumb question
    « Reply #5 on: June 18, 2007 - 12:00:43 AM »
    Stock pan with the long filter is generally 5 qts , Hemi pan with long filter is 6 qts
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    Re: Dumb question
    « Reply #6 on: June 18, 2007 - 07:20:31 AM »
    Hey thanks guys.  I figured it was 5.  I put 5 in it this morning, and it came just barely over the "Full" mark.  So I figure when I fire it up and fill the filter, It'll be about right.  Thanks!   :wave:
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