Originally posted by KendallF
I was planning one with early 3.0 (80-85) rods and 383 SBC pistons from Keith Black. The early 3.0s were tall deck motors and used a 6.35" rod, which works out well with a 383 piston designed for a stroker small block with a 5.7" rod. Keith Black has some fairly inexpensive ones with a big dish that are aimed at boosted 383s.
Kendall, did you actually buy the parts for this? I am thinking of doing the same but in a N/A version for my Vega. I was looking for a CR closer to 10 to 1 though. Do they make 383 stroker pistons in a standard bore? According to my calc, a 383 piston for use with a 6" rod would have the proper compression height not the one with a 5.7" rod. I may have messed that up but the rod takes up another .335" which would really shorten up the piston. Any help apprciated. Direct email me if you want. Thanks.