Search results for query: *

  1. tooslow

    BB or SB motor mounts in my 68 Cuda?

    Do these look like BB SB or 6 popper Motor mounts A 383 is going in my 68 Notchback
  2. tooslow

    383 piston recommendation

    I am building a 69 383 with 906 heads 88cc . looking for aprox 10 to 1 compression I want to zero deck the block with the minimal amount taken off The cam is 525 lift and 232 dur @ .050 Question What is a good flat top piston for this combo and do I need valve reliefs for this combo ?
  3. tooslow

    400 short block

    Hello, My local machine shop has an assembled 400 short block that the customer no longer wants , No cam , forged flat top pistons , zero decked , Has a cast crank , align bored , cam bearings , aarp fasteners , Whats it worth ? He wants $2500 , too much , I am going to make him an offer My...
  4. tooslow

    Trick Flow 240s rocker help

    After much resaearch i ordered Trickflows for my 512 bb what are my options for offset rockers . I do not understand exactly
  5. tooslow

    what cnc heads are raised port victor knock off /

    people refer to them but never name them?
  6. tooslow

    trickflow 240 heads rocker shaft offset

    hello , looking to buy these heads . I read you have to use the harland sharp offset rocker shaft setup $2000 plus . Isthis true? Hoping to use my Comp Cam set up off my 906s
  7. tooslow

    383 N/A fit under a stock A body hood with a dual plane manifold

    383 N/A fit under a stock A body hood with a dual plane manifold
  8. tooslow

    383 vs 360 in an A 68 Cuda

    Is really much more difficult to install a 383 in an A body vs a SB ? I would like to have power steering
  9. tooslow

    383 w 200 shot of nitrous build

    I have a really nice 68 notchback cuda with a DANA rear end and 8 point cage that I would like to drive around and drag race occasionally My idea is to build a forged internal 450hp 383 with a 200 HP nitrous kit . I have the 383 already and this is my engine choice Any suggestions are welcome...
  10. tooslow

    71 Demon 383 build

    I have a 383 with a stroker kit(496) that I would like to put in my 71 Dodge Demon I asked this question about my 68 Cuda and the response was almost 80% "dont try it Now I am looking at putting the 383 inb my Dodge Demon? Thoughts?
  11. tooslow

    68 Cuda 383 vs a 360

    I have 2 engines choices 383 and 360 How difficult is it to fit a 383 into a 68 notchback Cuda ?. I know I need BB motor mounts and all of that . I want Headers, very important I am building a mild driver . Would I be better off installing the 360 SB I dont want AC but power steering, yes
  12. tooslow

    Cylinder Head CCs and Compression

    I am going to purchase AL heads and I want to increase my compression ratio . I presently have 906 heads, checked 88 cc chamber volume , and my compression is 10.1 I want to increase my Compression with the new AL heads Question If I order a set of heads with a 78 cc camber will this increase...
  13. tooslow

    Engine timing mechanical

    446 Al heads-ported 10.5 Compression Mopar mechanical purpleshaft 557 Cam aprox Dur 243 @ .050 112 centerline 1.6 lift comp roller rockers Single Plane intake-M1 900 CFM carb MSD ignition with MSD distributor Using mechanical advance ,Springs set so timing all in at 3000RPM 727 transmission 323...
  14. tooslow

    440 Engine Knock

    Howdy, I hear a knock and the frequency makes me think it is a main bearing . Engine has 800 miles on a pretty Hot rebuild . I already started pulling the engine I would rather pull the engine and check the bottom end vs driving it and having it grenade . Plus its no fun driving it knowing...
  15. tooslow

    Oil Mods 440

    There is lots of info on this , almost to much , confusing . A fresh look I drive my Dart w a 440 at Road America and other tracks for fun, track days . I also drive it to work and pretty much all over I have trouble with the main bearings failing. 446 CI RPM is 3500 to 6000 for 20...
  16. tooslow

    440 bottom end strenght tips and oiling

    Track day Road Race application Building my 500 ci 440 for around 700hp at the crank I have read the blocks crack and have difficulty over 600hp Any suggestions on building a strong bottom end , block fill ect...??
  17. tooslow

    B Body Beeper build

    Hello, I want to copy this build and I can not find a site to purchase the Mopar Action article Does anybody have info on this build? thx
  18. tooslow

    383 or 440 in Cuda

    I have a 318 67 notchback Cuda that I was planning on putting a 383 in with a 6 pack and 727 trans. But I have a built 440 4 barrel ready to go, Carb to Pan. I never put a BB in an A body Cuda before but have the Shumacher kit Questions: 1). 383 or 440 opinions 2). The 440 is wider, will it...
  19. tooslow

    Eng Noise, help

    I have 440 and I recently noticed an engine noise at idle, 800 RPM. Sounds Like a small hammer is bouncing around inside. Noise disappears as the RPM's are increased 1). The sound has no apparent frequency unlike a rod Knock. At first I thought it was a broken motor mount or the exhaust...
  20. tooslow

    closed chamber vs open chamber

    Some people prefer closed chamber heads, why? They go as far as milling open chamber 906.s closed. seems like a lot of work? Any comments or advice are always welcome
  21. tooslow

    milling my 906's heads .080

    My 440 flat top slugs are down in the hole. I would like to increase my compression 1 point I have read where guy's have milled there 906 heads .100 and shaved a 1 second of there 1/4 mile times. I would like to go .080 and of course mill the intake side also I was going to buy 440 Source...
  22. tooslow

    can I swap old springs to new heads

    Bought new AL heads. Keeping same cam. Can I take springs off old heads and transfer them to new heads, 590 mech lift cam at .050. What degree locks should I use?
  23. tooslow

    New shrt block, inspect bearings?

    I bought a 383 short block with 10,000 miles? and i want to inspect the Main and Rod bearings? 1). Is it ok to remove the Caps and visualy inspect the bearings, Mic the journals, then re-install the same caps with the same bolts? 2). would it be better to leave it alone and GO FOR IT...
  24. tooslow

    383 6-pack hyd Cam recommendation?

    68 Cuda(not a race car) 383 ci 452 heads standard rocker set-up 9.5 to 1 CR 727 auto shift kit, torque convertor? street 3.23 gear 17/245/45 tires Whats a good modern grind Hyd cam to take advantage of the 6 pack set up This is a mufflered car that I plan on driving frequently to work, 45...
  25. tooslow

    whats reasonable compression for 383

    I have a 383 shortblock that looks from apearances to be in good shape suposed to have 33K but who knows? 8.5 to 1 w 452 heads What is the min compression I should have per cylinder? What is the Max variance per cylinder? Thanks
  26. tooslow

    Is align boring necessary

    I am rebuilding my 383 (mild) Hyd cam . I want this car to be a daily driver and not a race car w frame connectors.It will be 9 to 1 Cr. pump gas, 1500 to 5500 Hyd cam, 727 w overdrive Is Align boring neccesary? Do I need ARP bolts or is there a more reasonable alternative
  27. tooslow

    Will 452 heads fit on a 383?

    Will 452 heads fit on a 383? 452's have the hardened seats correct?
  28. tooslow

    mech to Hyd CAm, Springs

    I have a set of 906 heads I would like to use on my mild 383. The heads have 2000 miles on rebiuld and have hardened seats Question: The 906 heads have valve springs for a 575lift @.050 mech cam I am going to install a mild 232dur 470 lift @.050 Comp hydraulic cam in the 383...
  29. tooslow

    383 w 6 pack set up opinions?

    I am looking at the Mancini 6 pack set-up for some "Gee Whiz" factor on my 383 A body. Mild hyd cam 3:23 gear Auto 1600-5500RPM car Daily Driver Questions: Is a 6 pack that hard to tune? Would a standard 4 barrel dual plane mainifold run much better on a 383 Is the 6 packs sweet...
  30. tooslow

    Header help for a 383 68 cuda

    i recently purchased a 68 cuda with a 318. I am putting a Mild 383 w a 509 bumpstick into the car, Shumacker conversion kit What headers will fit without cutting any sheetmetal?
Back
Top