3.8 Crank in a 305

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Dec 21, 2005 | 09:20 AM
  #1  
Tell me what you all think. Drawbacks or is it even possible. I dont wanna hear how building a 305 is dumb though lol.
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Dec 21, 2005 | 09:48 AM
  #2  
um, I thought that a 3.8L is a buick V-6, and a 305 is a V-8. I mean, this seems so simple that maybe i'm thinking of a different 3.8? or that is just a dumb question.
I'm going to say not possible.
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Dec 21, 2005 | 09:52 AM
  #3  
Sorry I shoul'd of explained. A 3.8 inch stroke crank. Like how the 383 is 3.75. Few companies make a 3.8 inch.
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Dec 21, 2005 | 09:54 AM
  #4  
Possible - yes.

Drawbacks - trying to make a silk purse out of a pig's ear.
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Dec 21, 2005 | 10:00 AM
  #5  
3.75" stroker (400CID cranks) are common, put in a 305 is kinda rare, but a few have done it, 3.8" is only .050" more, can't see that as being too much of a problem. You'd have to do the standard clearancing things, grinding, rod bolts, etc, just a bit more I imagine.

but of course....why?
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Dec 21, 2005 | 10:02 AM
  #6  
But if it's a really, really good sow....

Seriously, spending the time, effort, and cash on balancing a set of smaller pistons and rods to such a crank probably won't generate as much effect as doing the same thing with 4" pistons, or 4-1/8" pistons.
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Dec 21, 2005 | 10:36 AM
  #7  
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Originally posted by Sonix
3.75" stroker (400CID cranks) are common, put in a 305 is kinda rare, but a few have done it, 3.8" is only .050" more, can't see that as being too much of a problem. You'd have to do the standard clearancing things, grinding, rod bolts, etc, just a bit more I imagine.
Don't forget custom pistons (pin height).

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but of course....why?
That's the real question.
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