Re: 383 rebuild and parts question ( was Re: Two 1962 Plymouths)

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I forgot to add that in addition to the fine suggestions by Mark & Mike, there was some discussion about Torque 
Converters captured on the tech page in which Don Dulmage noted he used  Frank Lupos Dynamc Converters.

https://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/techstuff.html

Thanks,
Gary H, 


>  -------Original Message-------
> 
>  
>  As noted by a builder "There are several type of engine rebuilds. You can rebuild an engine to strictly stock OEM 
specs
>  and NOS or equivalent aftermarket parts. Or, you can performance a stock rebuild and use upgraded components so 
the
>  engine package performs at its best. Select your parts carefully...." (no date on article so old prices)
>  
>  https://www.cartechbooks.com/blogs/techtips/rebuildbigblockmoparbasics/  ;
>  
>  There was also a book written by a former member of this group called "Old Reliable The Practical 440 Race Motor" 
but I
>  don't know if it is still available. As of 2019 this was the status:
>  https://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/oldreliable.html
>  
>  Maybe someone on this mail list knows more about this book and contacting Don Dulmage.
>  
>  There also are these old books. Some stuff has changed in the decades since they were written. You can look them 
up
>  
>  Big-Block Mopar Engines (How to Rebuild) by Don Taylor
>  
>  How to Build Max-Performance Mopar Big-Blocks by Andy Finkbeiner
>  
>  How to Rebuild the Big-Block Mopar by Arvid Svendsen
>  
>  Big Block Mopar Performance by Chuck Senatore
>  
>  There are some "rebuild" series on You Tube, for example:
>  Joe's Garage 383 Engine Rebuild Part 1
>  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYxaId3ZWf4
>  
>  Lastly, here is a time lapse video on rebuilding a 383 in less than 5 minutes!  :)
>  
>  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEYTeZ1Rwic
>  
>  Thanks,
>  Gary H.
>  
>  >  -------Original Message-------
>  >  From: 'Fred Arias' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse  
>  >  
>  >  got it thankx I will call both Dougs and Hughes..
>  >  
>  >  On Monday, October 25, 2021, 04:37:44 PM MDT,
>  >  <62-65-mail-list-club  wrote:
>  >  
>  >  Hi all,
>  >  
>  >  I am reposting this email for Fred with a revised subject line that
>  >  will hopefully catch some attention.
>  >  
>  >  Thanks to Mike for his suggestions. :)
>  >  
>  >  Gary H.
>  >  62-65 Admin. hat on
>  >  
>  >  > -------Original Message-------
>  >  > From: Michael <
>  >  > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx < >
>  >  > Subject: Re: Two 1962 Plymouths
>  >  > Sent: Oct 25 '21 06:59
>  >  
>  >  >
>  >  > I recommend Dougs headers and for a cam I would contact Hughes
>  >  engines
>  >  > (Mopar specialists). You should also consider a different torque
>  >  > converter.
>  >  >
>  >  > Mike
>  >  >
>  >  > On 10/24/2021 11:53 PM, 'Fred Arias' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar
>  >  Mail
>  >  > List Clubhouse wrote:
>  >  >
>  >  > > Hey guys, I need some help. I have a 63 polara w 383 and 727
>  >  trans.
>  >  > > The switch was done years ago and I believe the rear is 4:10. I
>  >  will
>  >  > > be rebuilding the motor this winter and i am wondering what a
>  >  good
>  >  > > cam and or lifters would be. Also any ones thoughts on headers
>  >  would
>  >  > > help as well. Also I am looking for the stock bench seat with
>  >  center
>  >  > > arm rest and rear ash trays for another polara that I have.
>  >  > >
>  >  > > Thankx in advance
>  >  > >
>  >  > 

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