reefkeeper
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I have a 72 Challenger (original 318 A/C car) that I am working on. It has a 360 in it with a 904.
I also have a 383 that I pulled from a 69 Charger (sold the car w/727... so don't ask) a few years back and the 383 I pulled has been completly overhauled... the 383 has been bored .30, comp cam, heads have been mag'd new valves, springs, hardened seats, pistons, rods, Eld. 650, Eld. mid-rise, painted... new everything. Sitting on a stand.... waiting
Here is my dilema. I am debating over two options
Oh yeah... my son also has a 74 Duster (318 4bbl) that I may end up using the other solution. We will see how the 16 yr old handles the responsibility of the classic car first though. Either way the Challenger is the focus.
Thoughts?
I also have a 383 that I pulled from a 69 Charger (sold the car w/727... so don't ask) a few years back and the 383 I pulled has been completly overhauled... the 383 has been bored .30, comp cam, heads have been mag'd new valves, springs, hardened seats, pistons, rods, Eld. 650, Eld. mid-rise, painted... new everything. Sitting on a stand.... waiting
Here is my dilema. I am debating over two options
Option 1: The 383 will fit obviously but I understand that I need to change the trans to a 727 and that will require a different drive shaft. I believe the k-member is ok (true?). Not certain what else will need to be changed once I make the decision and get into it.
Option 2: Sell the 383, pull the 360, remove all A/C elements, stroke it, change the intake manifold, change to a 4bbl. Keep the 904 and remaining drivetrain components, but modify it. I have been reading a little about the value of sticking to the small block and stroking it. Also reading a little about the possiblities of keeping the 904 and making some mods to it.
I am not looking for HP/torque overall... just looking to utilize the the components I currently have. Looking to make a solid running weekend driver. Something to be proud of that is MOPAR respectable.Option 2: Sell the 383, pull the 360, remove all A/C elements, stroke it, change the intake manifold, change to a 4bbl. Keep the 904 and remaining drivetrain components, but modify it. I have been reading a little about the value of sticking to the small block and stroking it. Also reading a little about the possiblities of keeping the 904 and making some mods to it.
Oh yeah... my son also has a 74 Duster (318 4bbl) that I may end up using the other solution. We will see how the 16 yr old handles the responsibility of the classic car first though. Either way the Challenger is the focus.
Thoughts?