[IN] KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

I have a set of used pistons for sale. They are standard 4in bore for use with a 3.75 stroke with a 5.7 rod and have a 12cc dish. With a 64cc head compression should be around 10.3:1. They have reconditioned 5.7 rods w/ ARP bolts. Great for a budget stroker motor.

I got this engine from my wife's uncle last year. The engine had been sitting for several years and some of the rings had rusted to the cylinder walls. The engine needs to be bored and I have no use for these pistons. The pistons are in very good shape. They have been cleaned, wire wheeled and the ring grooves have been cleaned out. I can get pics if anyone is interested.

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http://www.kb-silvolite.com/kb_car/p...etails&P_id=94

150 bucks shipped.

Jason

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore

I had a buyer for these but he fell off the planet. Back up for sale.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

125 shipped?
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

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125 shipped?
I could maybe do 150 shipped but not 125. You are halfway across the country shipping is going to be quite a bit.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

I still have these.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

still for sale.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

I still have these for sale. Shoot me a PM if interested.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

Bump. $150 shipped
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

if i had a crank i would buy these
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

I have the entire balanced rotating assembly. The crank has been turned but I do not know if its any good or not. I can check if you want. It's already been turned .020 I think.
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

ok check the crank and let me know.. what brand is the crank? do you have the balancer and flexplate also?
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 01:33 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

I deleted my last two posts. I got confused about which thread it was. I do NOT have a crank 4 sale for the 383 motor.

I am sorry for any confusion.
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

ok not a problem. i found a cast 383 crank at summit for 170 bucks new.. i just need to look at my block again and be sure that it isn't going to need bored.. i'll let you know what i find
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Any luck at the machine shop?
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

still for sale.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

I might be interested (if you've still got them). PM me. I get paid in a few days. Would you take a USPS money order? Pictures would be a plus whenever you get the chance.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Re: KB 197 pistons, 383 w/ 5.7 rod, standard bore, great for budget stroker

Sorry I forgot to post these have been sold. They will be shipped out tomorrow.
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