Get ur builder to grind the crank for a Chevy rod, then get 1 set appropriately .100 thou longer. Or buy new pistons. Kim
Anybody running 440 4006452 heads on a 383?
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451/440 pistons
Slightly used set 400/440 Stroker Mopar JE Wedge Dome Pistons 315F Part# 213683 w/.990 pins $350 These were $850 new
[FOR SALE] - 451 low deck parts and Ron's toilet
383FormulaS67
Bob
These are the pistons you had .020 out of the deck?
Flat top, with a 4.310 bore. 014 stroke on crank and 020 out. This was a motor built for super stock drag racing.
383FormulaS67
Bob
Thanks Kim looking into new pistons now, keeping the 516 heads and adding 1.74 exhaust valves.
aaronk785
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Don't forget a .020 head gasket either.
383FormulaS67
Bob
Still working on sourcing near zero deck pistons, so far n/a. Keith Black tech support has been good, but we just don't know why the pistons are so low in the hole. Machine shop has no answers, other than using dome piston, which I don't want for many reasons.....I'd like flat tops within .012 TBD
Here is what you want. Keith Black KB Performance Pistons KB162-030
You have to mill the block to end up with zero deck height. With the above part number you will need to mill about .0265 off the deck to get zero deck height. Most machine shops will deck a block for around 150 bucks. It's highly recommended anyway with a Chrysler block because their deck tolerances were terrible and they are almost always out of spec.
I would go zero deck. If you want the piston in the hole, you can just subtract that amount from the total I posted above.
383FormulaS67
Bob
Thanks, still trying to find close to zero deck pistons. Something not right with this at .105 below the deck...
Sure it's right. That's the way they came. You're not going to find a closer to zero deck piston unless you have one cu$tom made.
What years did Chrysler produce the raised block 383?
Maybe you have one of them.
Maybe you have one of them.
383FormulaS67
Bob
Thanks, that's what I was talking with KB tech center today, (mine is 60 over). The block is already decked is what was confusing me .... Going to ask the machine shop to measure and give me the deck height.
If your interested in building power above 3600rpm BB. Open chamber way to go. Dont ask me how I know. Proper cam unless compression is unworthy closed is economical.
383FormulaS67
Bob
Mine has a casting date of 1/31/67
So, closed chamber engines won't make power above 3600? Somebody better tell a LOT of former Stock Eliminator record holders.
Street cars Thought were talkin heads vs/ compression/ economic build.
Yes street car. But I'm not the one who said closed chamber heads don't power above 3600. That's simply untrue. I am trying to get to the bottom of that statement.
All around streetcar IMO 3.91 gear BB 2" headers 1000cfm Open chamber ported heads all I need to beat anyones *** on the road. At least so far...forget the nitrous.
Well sure, but not everyone's version of a "street car" is the same. I like yours though. lol
Your combo would suck the life out of a 383 on the street. you won't be beating much on the street with this combo in a 383.
Again, this is not a cross country set up...lol But a town to town exitement
Which I probably would prefer. My 65Dart magnum project will foot that bill
Dave
383FormulaS67
Bob
I've gone from closed to open chamber heads three times.. She's no race car, just want a 9.5/1 street car, I can enjoy and sell it....
EchoSixMike
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Icon IC687 piston. Look at that one. S/F....Ken M
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