Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
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Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
I have a 350 tbi motor K series from a truck that I am rebuilding.
It's a 1 piece rear 2 bolt main but I have decided to instead since it needs to be bored and the orginal pistons are kinda bad to instead bore the block and clean it and then buy a 383 rotating assembly to put in. The problem I'm running into is I have the option between and external balance or internal balance.
http://www.adperformance.com/index.p...roducts_id=602
External
http://www.adperformance.com/index.p...roducts_id=604
Internal
Which is the option do I need to take?
I have a 700r4.
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It's a 1 piece rear 2 bolt main but I have decided to instead since it needs to be bored and the orginal pistons are kinda bad to instead bore the block and clean it and then buy a 383 rotating assembly to put in. The problem I'm running into is I have the option between and external balance or internal balance.
http://www.adperformance.com/index.p...roducts_id=602
External
http://www.adperformance.com/index.p...roducts_id=604
Internal
Which is the option do I need to take?
I have a 700r4.
Thanks Guys!
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Re: Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
If you can afford it, go with the internal balanced rotating assembly.
Good luck
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Re: Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
internal as well...
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Re: Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
Internal..got it! Thanks guys.
Is there any thing special I'll need to do like change the stock flex plate or anything of that nature?
Thanks again guys.
Is there any thing special I'll need to do like change the stock flex plate or anything of that nature?
Thanks again guys.
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Re: Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
whomever is building your short block, should be able to give you the best match for your application... at least that's what I think ... ...
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Whether you need SFI parts is a different story, of course. But, even then the internally balanced parts would be preferred.
(Don't even get started with the "Is a one-piece rear main seal flex plate externally balanced because it has a weight on it?" stuff.)
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Re: Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
I found for slightly more a complete kit with forged pistons but is externally balanced. But they provide the Harmonic dampener and flex plate. The plate is 168 tooth. I'm assuming I'll need to get a new starter but will the 168 felx plate bolt to the torque converter with out issue? It's a scat crank and probe forged pistons. The rods are brushed and been clearenced for 350 motors. They make a mention about checking the oil pan clearance for some appilications and that a dent may need to be made to the oil pan to let the crank clear.
The pistons are -12 cc dished and I'll be running 58 cc HO heads. What would my compression ratio be with this setup? I've tried to calculate but keep getting weird answers.
Thanks guys!
The pistons are -12 cc dished and I'll be running 58 cc HO heads. What would my compression ratio be with this setup? I've tried to calculate but keep getting weird answers.
Thanks guys!
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Re: Swapping 305 to 383 But have issue
I'm not sure about the pan but the block does need clearanced . Not to sure where I've not done one but i have read alittle about 383's and there is some block work involved.
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