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  1. zac_F71

    Finally dyno'd my 383!

    Well it seems like it's been a few months, but probably only a couple weeks LOL. my 383 build is done, and we dyno'd it yesterday. Sadly I didn't take any of the print outs, but do remember some numbers... Did 8 pulls or so started with 69/75 jetting and 35* total, and ended up with 74/80 and...
  2. zac_F71

    Mopar Performance valve covers

    Hey guys I'm looking to get a set of PRW 1.6 full roller rockers for my 383 build, I'm running the typical cast aluminum Mopar Performance valve covers, and wondering if the rockers will clear the covers?
  3. zac_F71

    Coming back with a build! Need advice!

    Hey guys! I'm back as I realized I need to get my *** in gear if I'm to make Mopars in the Park in June.. need to build a motor.. Here's what I got and what I'm hoping to make, with what I have to spend.. 68 383 block - needs full machining but is still STD bore Stock forged 440 crank - needs...
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    intake don't fit

    Anyone ever had a intake not fit IE, the bolt holes not line up? I am trying to bolt it down, and gave up after auguring out the holes to 7/16" or so.. I have a 71 383, never been milled, OOTB stealth heads, MP shim head gaskets, Felpro intake gaskets, Edelbrock torker 383 intake..
  5. zac_F71

    Help figuring out header brand

    I bought a pair of 1 7/8" headers from a friend he called them TTi's, but they look nothing like TTi's on their site.. any one know what Proparts headers look like? These were in a 440 Dart sport with P/S so they "should fit" a manual steering 383 71 Demon right?
  6. zac_F71

    Looking at Dougs B body headers HELP!

    Well long story short had a friend back out on selling me his TTi big block headers - SO I need to buy headers by tomorrow night to get any further on my car, looking at Doug's short deck big block B body headers (link below) These or Summit's as they're the same as Hedman's but with a 5/16"...
  7. zac_F71

    converter help

    Hey guys - about to get my motor/trans finished up here and have a question? I have a 71 383 HP engine (out of 71 Challenger), a 73 or so 727, and I bought a Hughes 3500 stall from a member on here. I'm 90% sure the motor has a cast crank, as the rod journals have large holes on the sides of...
  8. zac_F71

    oil pump refresh?

    I'm getting my motor (71 383) done here and looking for the O rings for the oil pump - I bought 2 Mancini plate/ cover gaskets - one came with a small O ring - which I assume is for the cover/ filter adapter. where can one get the O ring that goes inside the block? I see Felpro makes the...
  9. zac_F71

    Assembling my first big block HELP!

    I have lots of knowledge of how to assemble an engine and a 68 service manual - but haven't worked with a big block yet besides tearing them down LOL what little tricks or tips can I get for putting one together? I bought a "running" 71 383 from a guy as I want to get my Demon on the road...
  10. zac_F71

    single plane intake on the street

    Hey guys I bought a Weiand team G intake for a 383/400 for $100 from a friend - I am debating on running it on my mild 383 that will see 99% street use when driven - or should I bite the bullet and go with the Performer RPM? stone stock 71 383 rotating assembly unknown cam (haven't picked...
  11. zac_F71

    budget 383 build!

    SO I realized I want to drive the car and burn a little tire by this summer SO I'm doing a budget of budget builds with the 383 I have with my tax return + a little cash out of pocket- 71 Demon - 67 383 - .030" hyper pistons (KB162's) shim head gaskets Comp PP292H (247/254 @.050" / .509")...
  12. zac_F71

    Installed ARP main studs and oil pan doesn't fit

    Well finished up for the night - installing ARP main studs/12pt nuts in my 67 383 block and ran into a problem. Pictured is the No.5 main cap, and rear main seal holder (both stock pieces)the stud on the far side in the pic is a good 1/4" taller Tried swapping a stud from No.3 main same side...
  13. zac_F71

    383 build questions

    I have decided to start shopping for engine parts - Looking at pistons - what to get besides the typical Speedpro's - who else makes an affordable piston set for the 383? I'm talking Forged pistons not cast or hyper's.. I have the option of a stock steel 383 crank OR a stock 440 crank -...
  14. zac_F71

    383 refresh combo opinions..

    I have decided to refresh the 383 going in my 71 Demon and have this planned for it - 68 383 2bbl out of New Yorker derby car - seen video of it running - sat outside for a month uncovered .030" over bore w/ KB162's or 366AP's The decks have been milled (I measured the deck to piston...
  15. zac_F71

    383 + 71 Demon = what parts fit?

    I bought a running 68 2bbl 383 or $175 today and plan to clean/refresh it with a few goodies as well as backed by a 727 - going in my 71 slant 6 Demon.. what parts fit what don't? It's a no option car so no power accessories.. I know the B body Hedman Headers are said to fit and I plan on...
  16. zac_F71

    400 big block + my 71 Demon

    What's involved with putting a BB in a A body? I have heard/read on here headers are about the hardest part- I could make them sure but what off the shelve parts work for the swap? My Demon is a base car- no power options and fenderwell headers are not an option...
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