matttahoe53
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Well the ever growing engine rebuild which has turned into a full swap is headed into its final phase. Originally I was just going to do swap on the ram jet intake which turned into heads, cam, and intake and now has become build a 383 for the heads and intake. I was opposed to doing a 383 build because the heads I have were odd ball pro topline cast iron that had been ported and polished. I was under the impression the combustion chambers were only 60cc, too small to build an 87 octane 383 imo, but workable for a 350. Well I took them to a shop to have them flow tested and the combustion chambers and intake runners measured and it turns out the combustion chambers are 66cc and the intake runners are 185cc. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to use these and build an 87 octane 383 torque monster.
So I would like some opinions on rotating assemblies i.e. brands and components. The only thing I am set on is a 15-18cc 4032 dish piston. After that I am not sure as to rod length or type and whether or not to use a forged or cast crank.
I also am open to some cam recommendations. The goal for this build is a street-able torque engine. I already have thorley tri-y headers, full 2.5" exhaust, and pcm 411 swap. The truck has 3.73 gears and 33" tires. My truck is a 99 so I think the torque converter is a little looser than previous years and I would prefer to not buy another one unless absolutely necessary.
I am sure I am leaving something out. If you have any other questions just ask.
So I would like some opinions on rotating assemblies i.e. brands and components. The only thing I am set on is a 15-18cc 4032 dish piston. After that I am not sure as to rod length or type and whether or not to use a forged or cast crank.
I also am open to some cam recommendations. The goal for this build is a street-able torque engine. I already have thorley tri-y headers, full 2.5" exhaust, and pcm 411 swap. The truck has 3.73 gears and 33" tires. My truck is a 99 so I think the torque converter is a little looser than previous years and I would prefer to not buy another one unless absolutely necessary.
I am sure I am leaving something out. If you have any other questions just ask.
