Another problem with my 383!
12-04-2007, 06:44 PM
#21
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MASTER BUILDER
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Newport News, VA
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Originally Posted by mcarlo383
I just went ahead and pulled the motor to be safe, i found pistons 4 & 5 were no longer there, just a pile of rubble in the oil pan lol. im running 11.something comp. i think i should have spent the money on a forged rotating assembly from the start, but i suppose i learned the hard way.
George
12-04-2007, 10:30 PM
#22
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DYNO TECH
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Leonard, Texas
Posts: 414
Originally Posted by mcarlo383
I just went ahead and pulled the motor to be safe, i found pistons 4 & 5 were no longer there, just a pile of rubble in the oil pan lol. im running 11.something comp. i think i should have spent the money on a forged rotating assembly from the start, but i suppose i learned the hard way.
I know it's a bitter pill to swallow, but far as the foreged pistons go your beter off having learned this lesson on a cheaper set first I think.
