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383 stock build Need help

 
OTCdodgeguy OTCdodgeguy
New User | Posts: 10 | Joined: 08/09
Posted: 09/20/09
10:53 AM

Hey so I'm working on a 67 Chrysler 383 amd I want to build the block close
to stock as possible since this is my first engine build ever. I'm reusing the crankshaft and rods but need some info on what else I should do to make a solid reliable block without giving half my soul to build it any and all suggestions would be great thank you and please reply.
Oh and Any suggestions on what kind of cam I should use
for a reliable daily driver with this baby  

 
drmopar drmopar
Guru | Posts: 846 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 09/20/09
06:11 PM

You are talking about a 40+ yr. old motor? There is really very little you can do to save money when everything will likely need replacing.
One thing I would do is upgrade to a set of 452 heads from a 76/78 junkyard 400/440. They come with hardened exhaust seats. You will still need to have them  rebuilt but the newer heads work much better with today's unleaded gasoline.
Mopar performance makes a replacement cam for the 383/335 HP motor. It is 450/458 lift, duration is 268/284 @ .50.
Good Luck.
Doc  

 
OTCdodgeguy OTCdodgeguy
New User | Posts: 10 | Joined: 08/09
Posted: 09/21/09
07:52 AM

oh Ok so could you give a rough estimate on how much I'm probably going to invest on block work only?  

 
drmopar drmopar
Guru | Posts: 846 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 09/22/09
06:16 AM

block work? I will awsume you mean a block in a bag. This is a term that many machine shops use when you strip a block to have all the necessary machine work done.
This service usually runs from $1000-$1500.00.
They will boil & degreese the block, bore the cylinders and hone. Install new cam bearings & frost plugs. Align hone the mains, and some shops will regrind the crank & resize the rods.
After they are done they usually will paint the block.
 If your supplied pistons have press pins you will need to have them pressed onto the reconditioned rods.
You are then ready to reinstall all the necessary pieces.
Good Luck
Doc  

 

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