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    440 Mike reacted to oldkimmer's post in the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart with
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    And he shouldn’t. A 360 belongs in a truck or a bus. Kim
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    440 Mike reacted to AndyF's post in the thread 383 main bearings with
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    You'll have to use whatever you can find. The low deck is being squeezed out of existence by the aftermarket. Pistons, rods, rings...
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart.
    If it was 1968 and I walked into a dealership I'd buy the 340 GTS over the 383. If it was 1998 I'd store the 340 and install a big block...
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    440 Mike reacted to RustyRatRod's post in the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart with
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    The difference in a 440 and 360 is about 150 pounds. The 383 or 400 even less. So add aluminum heads and intake and water pump housing...
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart.
    There is no rub, a big block with aluminum parts will handle the same as a a factory small block car. It will also share the same...
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart.
    Because it puts an end to the argument that a big block A body can't handle the same as a stock small block A-body.
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart.
    I think they're within a few pounds of each other. Mopar Joe compared his 400 to a 360 in one of his videos.
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart.
    The distributor is where it belongs too!
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 340 or 383 for 1968 Dart.
    So many options. Since my spare parts and core engines are big block, that was my choice. A 383/400 with aluminum heads, intake, and...
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 383 main bearings.
    Thanks all, appreciate the replies. I went with the Sealed Power 4094M.
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    I’ve never had a problem with them Not even to 7000 in a race engine. Kim
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    Sealed Power 4094M, all sizes available. King or Clevite are a no-go
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    440 Mike reacted to Newbomb Turk's post in the thread 383 main bearings with
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    At this point it’s about what you can find. And I’m not kidding. Some of these parts are getting deleted by the day. Or I should say...
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    440 Mike replied to the thread 383 main bearings.
    What's the quality of the Sealed Power 4094M's. I've heard different opinions, good to bad.
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    What is the best main bearing available for a street/strip type 383 these days. I see the old go-to MS876P are out of stock everywhere...
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