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3.625 cranks~370cubes

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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3.625 cranks~370cubes

I have been looking into completely rebuilding my motor rather than just the top half. I dont know why nobody builds them. Stock casting are perfect for a 355 and a little small for a 383 so why doesnt anyone go in between? I plan to run AIs or LEs fully ported head when i build the bottom end, right now the 355 is what ill be doing but Ive been wondering about a 370 cube motor? Kind of makes sense because a 383 is going to require more airflow and the 355 leaves a lot of torque on the table sometimes.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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Why?

Cubic inches = Power

You are leaving 15-20 hp on the table for no reason.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Plus, that increase in stroke with be MORE responsive to intake changes than the 350.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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i understand, but wouldnt a 370 be good sized cubic inch for a fully ported lt1 casting?
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Why not go 383, it would probly end up being cheaper. And I can not see any advantages to a 370 over a 383.
Old Dec 23, 2007 | 04:00 AM
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383 uses readily available parts.

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