Hi, I haven't owned a muscle car since I was 22 (25 years ago).
I couldn't stand it any longer and bought a 67 Coronet, 383, Edelbrock performer manifold, Edelbrock carb, MP electronic ignition, MSD Coil and wires and an unknown cam. It's definately not stock though I have no idea what exactly it is.
I'd like to use a MP purple stripe cam, my question is (the first of many to come I'm sure) how much lift can 383's safely take before there are valve/piston clearance issues? I don't intend to take this engine too far apart anytime soon as I want to go to a 440 late next year or the year after.
I plan to add a 3.91 or 4.11 gear, a 2500 rpm converter and Hooker headers also.
Thanks in advance,
Bob
I couldn't stand it any longer and bought a 67 Coronet, 383, Edelbrock performer manifold, Edelbrock carb, MP electronic ignition, MSD Coil and wires and an unknown cam. It's definately not stock though I have no idea what exactly it is.
I'd like to use a MP purple stripe cam, my question is (the first of many to come I'm sure) how much lift can 383's safely take before there are valve/piston clearance issues? I don't intend to take this engine too far apart anytime soon as I want to go to a 440 late next year or the year after.
I plan to add a 3.91 or 4.11 gear, a 2500 rpm converter and Hooker headers also.
Thanks in advance,
Bob