RE: 413 build help

[Jeff Adams <ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm running a 413 overbored to 426 in my Polara with stock flattop pistons I got from a list member and my motor runs pretty strong....has GOBS of torque!
Jeff

> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: kwesterlund@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: 413 build help
> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 18:12:48 -0500
> 
> 
> 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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