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I know that the 383 tunnel Rams aren't produced anymore, but there are enough out here to be had. I visit Carlisle a few times a year. Hopefully I can find one complete with carbs and all. I am really glad that their is a lot of interest in this post. I want to do as much research as I can to be the combination right. I would hate to put it together and than be disappointed. Now the questions:
Will I be ok with the stock heads and rockers? I will get them ported and have a valve job done on them of course.
How much should I bore it? Or do I even need to?
What about the Pistons and rods? Can I get away with stock and the right cam change?
Would headers make a huge difference over the HP manifolds? I don't want to spend the money for under chassis BB headers if I don't have to.
This is not going to be a strip car by any means. I just want a cool looking street car that has some balls, because let's face it, something sticking out of the hood always looks neat
Headers would make a big power difference, I definately would use them.
Good luck with your Tunnel Ram
There is a reason they have long runners- high rpm 3000 -8000+
Last time I ran one was in 1982 in my F/MP 1966 Chevelle
301 ci 680 lift 290 duration @ 50 roller cam, 14 to 1 compression , hemi 4 speed pro shifted with 6.17 gears -tunnel ram with 2 800 cfm holleys
Have had few race cars since and still do
I also have the option of a stock '69 375 horse 440. We have one of them in stock too . I could put a tunnel ram on the too, instead of a 383. I haven't decided the best route. What would happen if I put a tunnel ram on a bone stock 440 as mentioned above?
Dart Swinger Sedan 2 Dr Hdtp with 330 HP 383 Cu In Engine
Shipping Weight: 3194 lbs Wheelbase: 111"
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe 2 Dr with 275 HP 327 Cu In Engine
Shipping Weight: 3125 lbs Wheelbase: 115"
Not much difference
I'm starting to plan out my next Mopar project and I wanted to see if I could get some insight and opinions. I'm looking for a Demon to build, and since I already have a small block (340) Duster, I was thinking about putting a 383 in a Demon. I have always wanted to building a car with a tunnel ram, so I'm thinking maybe now is the time to do it. I don't know much about tunnel rams, like is one brand better than the next? What kind of build to I need to do in order to support a tunnel ram? I have heard they can be difficult to tune for the street, but I have no idea how true that it. How do I determine what size carbs I need? I'm not looking to building something totally radical, but not leave it stock either. I have a stock '68 383, 727 with 70K miles on it. It was originally a 2 bbl, but is now a stock 4bbl.
What is a good combo to go with for a tunnel ram? Any information or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!
I know that the 383 tunnel Rams aren't produced anymore, but there are enough out here to be had. I visit Carlisle a few times a year. Hopefully I can find one complete with carbs and all. I am really glad that their is a lot of interest in this post. I want to do as much research as I can to be the combination right. I would hate to put it together and than be disappointed. Now the questions:
Will I be ok with the stock heads and rockers? I will get them ported and have a valve job done on them of course.
How much should I bore it? Or do I even need to?
What about the Pistons and rods? Can I get away with stock and the right cam change?
Would headers make a huge difference over the HP manifolds? I don't want to spend the money for under chassis BB headers if I don't have to.
This is not going to be a strip car by any means. I just want a cool looking street car that has some balls, because let's face it, something sticking out of the hood always looks neat
I know that the 383 tunnel Rams aren't produced anymore, but there are enough out here to be had. I visit Carlisle a few times a year. Hopefully I can find one complete with carbs and all. I am really glad that their is a lot of interest in this post. I want to do as much research as I can to be the combination right. I would hate to put it together and than be disappointed. Now the questions:
Will I be ok with the stock heads and rockers? I will get them ported and have a valve job done on them of course.
How much should I bore it? Or do I even need to?
What about the Pistons and rods? Can I get away with stock and the right cam change?
Would headers make a huge difference over the HP manifolds? I don't want to spend the money for under chassis BB headers if I don't have to.
This is not going to be a strip car by any means. I just want a cool looking street car that has some balls, because let's face it, something sticking out of the hood always looks neat