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Support the "Piston Slap" comments. I built a 383 with forged pistons and set-up "Loose" for street/race application. Had to walk away on initial start-up and drink a cup of coffee. After operating temp no knock. This engine had 40,000 miles befor a tear down inspection. No issues found...

If running a carb (i.e. not Fuel Injected), could be leaking float valve or float level set to high. This will allow fuel to fill cylinders and be over rich or slightly hydro locked. 4 cycle engines like to be lean on a hot start.

1976 Bandimere Drag Strip west of Denver. Just picked up a bone stock 1970 383 Road Runner with 68,000 miles on it. This was my junior year in H.S.. All my buddies came to watch. I was talking big about how I would run in the 14's, well best pass was 16.82 @ 89. This lead me to spend most...

O.K., the last batch of photos with project completed. Thanks for the solid comments!

Still work in process. First track tests June 29th. More photos coming showing new cold air intake.

Looking forward to being a member of this site. Got my fist Mopar at age 16, 1966 Satillite - 273 - 904 trans, age 17, 1970 Roadrunner 383 - 727 trans (built a destrocked/overboard -411 CID my senior year). Current project 1963 Dart 270, 512 CID stroker with 727 trans - Gasser, Dyno = 640 HP...