Dropped my block off at the machine shop !

Is this the kind of engine that has 8 barrels,425 hp and goes by the name "THE ORANGE MONSTER"?

Thanks for the kind words. Fred I am using JB's machine shop on Philidalphia rd in White Marsh Md. They have always done good work for me. I am just having them do the final cyl honing along with the align bore and decking. Once I get it back I will start to assemble the shortblock. I will be using a 4.15 crank that should give me about 493 cubes. Its 440 Source kit and I will be checking the crank very close. I am using flattop pistons that should come out right around zero deck so I can get good quench with the .039 head gasket. With the CNC Eddy heads I will be using it should come to right about 11.0 comp. I will be getting my CNC'd Eddy RPM heads from Jeff at Modern Performance. I will also be getting a custom grind cam from Dwayne Porter and it will be a solid flat tappet that will make good power and let me run on pump gas keeping my cyl pressure where we want it. I will start off with a single carb but if it runs like I hope I think I will then go to the crossram. I wanted to try a Victor intake but I dont think it will fit under my hood so I might just start with the Holley Street Dominator since I have one. I will go with roller rockers and may go with the Hughes rockers as I like them. I need to get a new set of headers as the Hedman 1-3/4 on it now wont cut it with this eng. If I left anything out just le me know. Ron

Wow.....sounds like a great build!

You will have lots of fun with that. Too cool

Sounds great Ron.Only item I might change is the rockers.Consider the Harland Sharps.(pm me for detail)You can squeeze the Victor in there with a low deck block.You will have to use a very short air cleaner element though.

about time for a name change

Good luck,Ron! I always enjoy reading about a new build!! Keep us posted!!

Good luck with it


And don't forget the pics

Hi Ron,
good luck on the build! and take your time!!
Russ

Sounds like a good, sound reliable build ( not too exotic ). Might want to have the block checked before automatically line boring it. Many times this proceedure is done unnecessarily. Could save yourself some $ and a loser than necessary timing chain. JMO. Good luck with it. Wish I had my 63 back - every time I see yours

Good luck with it Ron. Sounds like the new motor should make some good steam!!

Been using JB's machine for a long time. They do very good work and get it done when they say they will. Good luck with the new build.

Congrats on the new build!!!! If Jr dont step up to the plate,he aint got NO CHANCE now!!!!
Whats Ryan upto now??

So I take it that it's still a 383, just with lightened bores and a little more travel...:)
You DID drop the pistons off at the machine shop so the finished bore size & deck height will be more accurate, right?

Ron, I was just playin' with your username...so it's a 383RB when people ask, then...:)

that'll be nice...mid 11.s to high 10's

Once you go to a stroker there's no turning back (not that you'd want to). And this coming from a guy that used to prefer high winding gear trash driving.

Ron, my 2 , Have fun.

tens all the way Ron

Joey

Sounds like a good, powerful, pump gas, street/strip combo.
I think you will be amazed at the torque increase!

Are you still planning to run a 8.75", or will you be upgrading the differential to handle all that extra torque?

Will definitely follow this thread!! Best of luck on the new project!!
Dave

Good-luck Ron. I like watching your car go down the track. Dwayne Porter, hmm, he knows his stuff. You can't go wrong talking to that guy. JB did my engine, what a nice job they did. And on time.

Ron, did you ever talk with member "snook" he did something like you are wanting...tested different manifold combos, etc.