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Yeah. No hagglin. lol

This ^^^^^ anything else is just overthinking it.

That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure.

I remember seeing that too! lol

I tend to agree with all your points here. That's not to say though that a 383 cannot be respectable with a few bolt on parts.

I saw that. That just shows one of two things. Either he's just spouting stuff for interest or he really doesn't know the proper way to do it.

Good to see you on here. Been worried about you. I've left a message or three.

I think you should "unlearn" both those things. lol

Exactly. Those are about the same price now as a 451. Just dress it up like a 383. What's not to love?

I get that, but so far, I've not seen him address that it has standard passenger car pistons.....but then, I've not watched all that fiasco either.

I agree. Or even stroked his 383.

Just use the 383HP piston. It appears Nick didn't even do that.

I've been reading the whole thread. That was no answer to my question, but I'm still here.

Simple enough to verify. Find the machined pad on the passenger's side of the engine. It's about midway of the engine just above the oil pan rail. It will have a partial VIN. If it matches the VIN on your car, it's the original engine. It's not impossible it's original, but I'd say it's unlikely.

Yes. I would say a casting date that early compared to the car's year model means it's not the original engine. Are you SURE the car is a 72?

I think it's an American thing. Look at our Aussie friends. They LOVE their four door cars. Not everybody here hates them though. I like um.

I tell you man, it's 100% your car and 100% your decision, BUT, IMO, the 73-76 Dusters are the best lookin ones. You want a point or a beak? Look at the 73 and up Darts. The 73 Duster can be one of the meanest lookin front ends there is. Before you do it, search the internet for images of...

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Very cool stuff! Thank you!

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You're tapping threads into something that has none. The tapered tap is really the most "correct" as it's the easiest to get started and generally cuts a little easier than the other two types. Just my personal experience.

The 383 and 340 have very similar rod to stroke ratios. We don't hear people basically calling the 340 a POS. So what's the difference? And this is a serious question. Yall know way more about this stuff than I do and I'm trying to learn something.

Hopefully it comes on when you turn the key on.

You're the one who said you "felt an immediate difference" so obviously there is.

I agree. Normally, the margin on intake valves is narrower giving them the appearance of sitting lower when they actually are not. The exhaust have to have pretty wide margins to deal with all the heat.

1982 was first year for the hydraulic head. Justin is a good guy. I know he was dealing with some personal stuff last time we spoke. Give him a little time and space. I'm sure he'll resolve it for you.

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That's a pretty heavy boot. What size do you wear? lol

Always kinda liked the guy. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2024/06/17/joe-elmore-host-of-nashville-public-television-tennessee-crossroads-dies-at-80/74127916007/