Do It my self 383?
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From: Toronto Ontario
Do It my self 383?
What is required to stroke a motor to a 383
I have a 355 with forged flat top pistions already,is it just a matter of
changing the crank and rods.What parts from the 350 will
work with a 383? and if I buy the stuff balanced do I still have to send it to a machine shop for anything
I have a 355 with forged flat top pistions already,is it just a matter of
changing the crank and rods.What parts from the 350 will
work with a 383? and if I buy the stuff balanced do I still have to send it to a machine shop for anything
Burning Brakes
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Re: Do It my self 383? (91superram)
No you cant use your pistons you have to get pistons for 383 but you can use your rods.
You have to get pistons, rings, crank, balancer and flexplate and when you get a crank you have to get it for the rods size that you have 5.7 because some cranks are made for 6.0 rods and same with the pistons, you need pistons for a 5.7 rods and not 6.0 rods. But some people want to use 6.0 rods.
Jay
You have to get pistons, rings, crank, balancer and flexplate and when you get a crank you have to get it for the rods size that you have 5.7 because some cranks are made for 6.0 rods and same with the pistons, you need pistons for a 5.7 rods and not 6.0 rods. But some people want to use 6.0 rods.
Jay
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Re: Do It my self 383? (MrJay)
No you cant use your pistons you have to get pistons for 383 but you can use your rods.
RACE ON!!!
PS. To make a 383 you will have to change the crank, of course, the pistons OR rods, the flywheel/flexplate and the damper. If you opt for an expensive, "internal" balance job, you can forget the last two items. All other 350 parts may be retained.
[Modified by CFI-EFI, 11:46 AM 11/30/2003]
Burning Brakes
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From: Marietta, South Carolina, USA
Re: Do It my self 383? (91superram)
CFI-EFI thanks for that piston info I did not know that you could use the stock pistons with the stock 400 rods, you allways lear something new on here.
Jay
Jay
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From: Santa Maria, CA
Re: Do It my self 383? (91superram)
you might have to look into the "small base circle" cam clearance issue.
As far as the "do it myself" in your title, It's just my experience that I can't trust anyone but myself when assembling(after all machining/cleaning of parts is done). Or at least be there at the shop when they assemble it so you can check clearances. Sorry, I'm jaded due to bad experiences with engine building shops. They can't spend the time that you can on your motor.
As far as the "do it myself" in your title, It's just my experience that I can't trust anyone but myself when assembling(after all machining/cleaning of parts is done). Or at least be there at the shop when they assemble it so you can check clearances. Sorry, I'm jaded due to bad experiences with engine building shops. They can't spend the time that you can on your motor.
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