You might be able to bore to 4.030, but the block has to be sonic checked.
If you do a stroker crank, you will be putting a greater side load on the
cylinder wall and may distort the cylinder under power. For magnum strokers,
Mopar recommends no more than .020 over.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Putting a 383/440 in 2000 Dak
> Are these Magnum 360 blocks,Andy? Seems like the newer
> 360s are thinwall,and you`re into the waterjackets if
> you bore too much? Maybe that was later year premag
> blocks. Steve P.
> --- Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Isn't a 383 block about the same size as a 360? A
> > 360 fits. Fastman (the
> > TB dude) is currently installing a pair of 408s in
> > some Durangos, built
> > from 360 blocks. No body/frame mods required.
> >
> > Shane wrote:
> >
> > > Does anyone know if a dodge 383 or 440 will fit
> > into a gen3 engine bay?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Shane
> > > 2000 Dakota Sport+
> > > 4.7 litre, Quickd intake, Gibson cat back exhaust,
> > > lund racerback and sunvisor, powerslot rotors,
> > > Rhino lining, Extang Blackmax Tonneu cover
> > > Altezza Tail Lights
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > -andy
> > andylevy@yahoo.com
> > Maintainer, DML FAQ -
> > http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> > http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> > '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>
>
> =====
> Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport
3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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