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Nov 6, 2006 | 01:15 AM

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383 piston selection

gauging opinions on which piston type would be the best for a 383 N/A set-up

SRP Forged Piston Set Reverse Dome -16cc 4.030" bore x 3.75" stroke, for 6.00" Rod

SRP Forged Piston Set -5cc Valve Reliefs 4.030" bore x 3.75" stroke, for 6.00" Rod

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-5cc and Mahle's are a better bang for the buck.

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I ran the -16 srps with a 6" rod, and got 11.25 to 1 comp, worked mint.

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OK sounds good I am still undecided on what to get I am looking to make around 430+ Rwhp N/A if possible. I will be using the stock head casting with either port pros stage 2 or 3.

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