I will be yanking my motor in June-July time frame to build the bottom half. I have a set of ported stock heads by advanced induction with all the extra goodies I could afford waiting to be put on. I can post the full specs on them when I get home and the cam I had ground. My question is what should I be looking for, to build out the bottom half. This thread is specifically for the short block parts. I am looking to run 12-15# on it after it is done. I want to be as close at 9.0.1 with stock heads so I think I need a -31cc pistion. Correct me if I am wrong or there is something better suited.

Here is what I plan to buy so far:
-31cc Inverted Dome SRP Pistons
-4340 3.750" stroke crank (Should I look at Eagle or Callies and which line?)
-Manley 4340 H-Beam Rods - (5.7" or 6.0")
-Clevite 77 Cam, Main and Rod bearings (Anything specific I need?)
-Total Seal Maxseal Gapless top rings. (What bore and size should I look for?)
-Melling HV Oil pump
-ARP main studs / Billet 4 bolt mains (currently a repro LT1 in car w/4 bolt mains)
-Cloyes double roller timing chain

Am I missing anything? Looking for 600 or above to the tires.

Later tonight or tomorrow I will post my blower cam specs to see if that will work well with a 383 as well.

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

Skip the HV pump unless you will be using an aftermarket (larger capacity) pan. Use the Hellfire rings, not the gapless. Callies >> Eagle. You will need an electric WP to use the Cloyes timing set. Callies is a good source for entire rotating assy.

Rich

 

Does a 383 typically use a 6.0" connecting rod or would it be the 5.7"? Why should I use one versus the other?

Also Callies - DragonSlayer or the RaceMaster?

Should I look at using the GM or Lunati double roller timing chain or does the electric wp offer a big advantage over the stocker? I live in norther VA and can get stuck in traffic any time of the day any day of the week, cooling is a huge consideration in anything I do. That is main of the reason I ordered the new top end.

I do plan on getting an aftermarket radiator and a cowl hood to help get some of the heat out of the engine bay.


Didn't get a chance to get my cam specs last night and this morning went by too fast. Thanks for the help.

I will probably take your advise, Rich and order everything I can from Callies. I had considered doing it before you mentioned. Just trying to get a better idea as to what it is I need to ask for. I am not doing the internal work myself, but do want to learn as much as possible in the process.