JimmyDuncan
Well-Known Member
Welcome .
Here's what am thinking for the street.
internal balance 383, 5.7" rod. (i know everyone will tell you 6" rod internal balance)
Can't help for head and intake. 64cc head 383CID assembly above = 10.7:1~ CR with standard FELPRO gasket and some decking of the block.
Holley 650-700 CFM, everyone oversize carburator..
If you can afford it go roller cam with synthetic oil(once the break in's complete). Better durability(or peace of mind) and roller lobe ramp are steeper for more flow/performance.
Am not a fan of higher ratio rocker... Just get the correct lift/cam.
I think a cam with about 225-235 duration 110 LSA and around 0.500 lift.
and then match the rear gear ratio and torque converter to that.
The 10 bolt rear should hold up to a 13 second car. .. ok maby am dreaming there but worth a try.
Thats what you need to focus on right now :
Get the engine block prep and ready(especially before ordering the rotating assembly"piston/bore size!!!").
Eagle 383 rotating assembly, ACL bearings rod and main probably (5M909-H and 1B663-H)
High volume oil pump with HD shaft, pump pickup, bigger capacity oil pan, windage screen/tray and plastiguage, Full gasket set(fel-pro).
What block your using? 4 bolt main, 010? (just curious)
Thanks Mathieu, that helps
Why is it you think 5.7" rods?
So, you think its worth a crack running it down the track a couple of times with the 10bolt...? could be exciting..
I was wondering about carbs.. So, smaller than 750 is better? I'll read up on it a bit more.
So, if funds allow I'll look into roller cams. Got it.
You prefer Eagle rotating assembly over SCAT? Any reason?
It's a 4 bolt main apparently.. No reason to suspect the previous owner lied, I'll find out this week when I get it pulled down...