Posted By: Tommy383
mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 03:17 AM
1966 383
stock crank cleaned and checked
stock rods cleaned and checked with arp bolts
kb400 pistons .030
440 source stealth heads
.484 purple cam
edelbrock performer intake
750 holley vaccum secondaries
hooker headers
440 source billet distributor with msd ignition
4-speed manual trans
deep sump oil pan
according to the compression calculator, should be around 10:1.
any potential issues that may arise?
going in a street driven duster.
thanks in advance
Posted By: kams
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 03:21 AM
don't use the edelbrock performer!
single plane would be better
Posted By: HoosierGTX
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 03:54 AM
I would think the Performer RPM would be great for this combo?
Posted By: 383man
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 04:01 AM
Thats very close to the 383 I ran in a Dart some years back. I used the MP .484 cam on a 103 centerline. The heads were 452's that were stock with a little bowl blending and comp single springs. I used stock pistons and had 9.5 comp with the heads milled. It used a 750 DP and the Performer RPM intake which is a great street/strip intake. I used CPPA 2" headers (I had them so I used them) and 2-1/2 pipes. It was a 72 Dart done up to look like a 70 Swinger 340 and had 3.91 gears with a reverse manual V/B and a Turbo Action 10" tight 3000 converter. Ran a best ever of 12.31 @ 110 on a good day. Average runs were in the 12.40 to 12.60 range on hot days. Ron
Posted By: DaytonaTurbo
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 04:01 AM
Yes the rpm intake would be better, or the 383 version of the holley street dominator. 484 cam wouldn't be my first choice but if you do run that cam, make sure you have enough converter and rear gear.
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 04:02 AM
What gears? read yesterdays comprehensive exhaust thread from yesterday (want minimal restriction from collector flange rearward). dial in each subsystem in the dist in order, initial/total/springs/vac adv (if used). As said a better intake
Posted By: Tommy383
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 04:47 AM
its 4.10 rear, and no converter...4=speed.
would i benefit from a single plane or would a rpm be a better match. i know its not a high power application, but i would like the best power i can get from it...thanks for the comments...will post pics soon. going in a duster
Posted By: superbyrd
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 05:03 AM
definitely the performer RPM would be the better fit for that combo. and i see no isssues with the old .484 purple stripe especially with the shift-it-yourself and 4.10's.
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 05:08 AM
Close call on the single/dual but I gotta nod to a dual plane. yes the RPM is VG but it is also very tall (someone posted it's height) if it'll fit for you (maybe w a drop base). EDIT w more thought- dual plane
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: mild 383 build....look ok? - 01/03/11 02:20 PM
Better cams out there, but if yo have it go ahead and run it. try advancing it and it will work earlier. I'd also use a 750DP w/ a RPM or SD intake. I'd probably try a Comp Cams Cam CRB XE284H-10. It has more of a power band and will have better street manners.
Hydraulic flat tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range 2,300-6,500
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift 240
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift 246
Duration at 050 inch Lift 240 int./246 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration 284
Advertised Exhaust Duration 296
Advertised Duration 284 int./296 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio 0.507 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio 0.510 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio 0.507 int./0.510 exh.
Lobe Separation (degrees) 110