Just curious about 383's
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Just curious about 383's
I Just picked up a very clean, prepped and painted 67 383 block bored .40 over. Plan to build a budget performer. If I were to use a factory forged 383 crank, can the motor still be stroked? What would be a good solid way to build withour braking the bank?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I Just picked up a very clean, prepped and painted 67 383 block bored .40 over. Plan to build a budget performer. If I were to use a factory forged 383 crank, can the motor still be stroked? What would be a good solid way to build withour braking the bank?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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383 are good, 400s are a better performer (not factory form) with a 383 forged crank higher comp pistons, etc etc,,,
a good cam, edel rpm manifold is a good street choice manifold, port the heads what comp ratio are you running know do you know? or can find out?
whats breaking the bank? my bank may be a bit smaller than yours, how much can you sink into it?
a good cam, edel rpm manifold is a good street choice manifold, port the heads what comp ratio are you running know do you know? or can find out?
whats breaking the bank? my bank may be a bit smaller than yours, how much can you sink into it?
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Thanks for the recent input. I now have a line on a factory forged crank, rods and cast pistons from a 383 HP motor from a 69 Road Runner. According to my research, I should be able to get a compression ratio of around 10-1 if I had factory heads. I am looking at probably going with 440 Source Stealth or possibly Edelbrock heads. Would this contribute to a further gain in compression and power? Sound realistic? Any further input would be appreciated.
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Deadkelly is the resident 383 expert [If you can understand him!]! I dont know about your budget, but I would buy forged pistons, JMHO. A set of forged pistons matched to the "cc" volume of your heads will put you where you want to be, and end up with a great all-around combination!
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