RE: 413 build help

[Ken Westerlund <kwesterlund@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Brian,
Just my opinion, but depending on what you want out of the engine I would
spend the money on a stroker kit and forget about spending money on the deck
plate, line honing (assuming the crank spins freely), bushing the lifter
bores, and opening up the oil system (unless you are going for a high-rpm
motor). 
Regards,
Ken

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Safford [mailto:hzf9vv@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:46 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: 413 build help

Bore the block .030 over using a deck plate
Zero deck the block
Line hone the mains
Bushing the lifter bores
Enlarge the oil pickup to 1/2"
Ream the main bearing oil passageways to 17/64"

Am I missing anything obvious?

As far as the heads go, if my existing heads are okay I will probably just
go with those for now due to budgetary constraints. All the stuff I've read
thus far suggests that you shouldn't scrimp on the short block.  I'm pretty
sure I will need to get custom pistons made - I want lightweight
pistons/rods but I haven't found any source for 413 .030 pistons except for
the stock cast ones.

I'm trying to not get too excited about this until I'm sure the block is
sound and can take the .030 overbore.  If it can take enough to get into the
426 size pistons, should I consider that option?

Thanks again for everyone's help and encouragement!

Brian
'62 Dart 440  / 318 Poly / 413 in the works :-)


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