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Tech Question
Mark Matteson, Bridgeport, WV, 1966 Chrysler Newport 383
I have a 1966 Chrysler Newport. Except for the winter months when salt is on the road, the car is a daily driver.
I am rebuilding the 383, keeping it mostly stock except for hardened exhaust valve seats, 0.020 inch oversixe pistons, and a high pressure oil pump. Since I intend to use the Newport to pull a 5000 pound trailer, I want to make three other upgrades; intake manifold, 4 bbl carburetor, and cam.
The original intake manifold was for a 2bbl carb; if I have read the casting correctly, it is a 2205737 manifold. I have a 4 bbl manifold on the bench with casting numbers 3830949-F and a date code of 6-14-77. Is this an acceptable manifold for use on my 1966 383?
I would like to put a 4 bbl carb on the engine as well. What would be a good cfm selection for a daily driver occasionally pulling a trailer?
Finally, I am thinking of using an RV grind cam. Is this a good choice, or should I consider another cam?
Thank you, Mark Matteson
Mark-
I didn't look up the casting number, but, assuming it's off a '70s 400, the manifold would fit fine. I'd use a stock 850 CFM T-Q (1970s) on it, complete with choke setup.
Your stock 383-2 cam IS basically an RV grind! The key is minimal overlap (i.e., large lobe sep. number)
Now...my ideas:
It costs no less - maybe more - to rebuild this 383 than it would to do a
cheapo cast-crank '70s 440. Then you'd have better heads (flow, INDUCTION
hardened seats) longer stroke (really helps torque) and about 60 more cubes.
I'd also get a pair of C-body hi-po exhaust manifolds and a set of 2.5" pipes. Gotta take out the trash!
Rick
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