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I have a 1973 340 for sale that came out of a wrecked duster 20 years ago. Just pulled it apart a couple of months ago and sent out the block and crank to be checked. Washed, oven cleaned, shot peened and magna fluxed. Good standard bore block, had std bearings as well. Shop (Simplex...

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I understand that part, just was wondering if the larger 4.80 retainer was stronger or if there was a reason that it would be better than the 4.354 retainer size. Figured once I had a trans, then I would go looking for the right bellhousing. Still in the "trying to find parts" phase of this...

HI folks. Was wondering if a 4 speed with the 4.354 size bearing retainer is ok to use behind a stock 383 or is it worth going for a trans with a 4.80 retainer? Any difference in durability and strength? Many thanks for any input. Neil

Need some opinions. putting together a 383 dart. Can you get by okay with a 4 speed with a 26 spline output shaft or is the the 30 spline the only way to go. motor will be mildly warmed up (400 hp or so). Car will never see the dragstrip, have no plans to be dropping the hammer @ 5000rpm or so...

From what I've been told, if you use a hyd. throwout bearing instead of the standard linkage, you can use the Schumakers headers. Times being the way they are, looking for that balance between cheap and good...

Any b body manifolds or are there specific casting #'s? putting together a 383 4 speed car. Thanks