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Next project has been driven into the shop. Not entirely a sweptline, but close. (1974, W200) I could use some advice, and suggestions Has a 383 in it, and could use a little more power at times. I acquired a 413 from a motorhome awhile ago with the idea of swapping out the 383 someday. Further inv

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"B" to a "RB"

Posted by: Patrick67 (65.183.79.---)
Posts: 42

Date: April 24, 2011 12:46PM

Next project has been driven into the shop.
Not entirely a sweptline, but close. (1974, W200)

I could use some advice, and suggestions big ear

Has a 383 in it, and could use a little more power at times. I acquired a 413 from a motorhome awhile ago with the idea of swapping out the 383 someday. Further investigation revealed that I might have to change a few things to pull off the switch. The monstrosity of a waterpump and the special heads with the extra cooling passages are not gonna fit so well (radiator would perforate the hood cuss

. I did obtain some regular heads and the standard waterpump for it so I think I can change it into a normal 413. Is this pretty much a direct swap for the 383 ? Mounts, bell housing, etc. ??
I need to get the heads gone thru before I change them out. Will also have to see if the oil pan from the 383 will fit as it is a rear sump (4 wheel drive). 413 pan is a front sump... bang head

Thanks guys,
-Pat

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"B" to a "RB"	1889	Patrick67	04/24/2011 12:46PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	556	712edf	04/30/2011 08:22AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	547	MoparNorm	04/30/2011 08:39AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	539	PwrWgnDrvr	04/30/2011 09:14AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	530	MoparNorm	04/30/2011 10:27PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	498	Patrick67	04/30/2011 10:56PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	495	MoparNorm	05/01/2011 10:26AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	537	MoparNorm	05/01/2011 10:38AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	569	Patrick67	05/01/2011 01:20PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	478	wideblock	05/02/2011 09:50AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	590	MoparNorm	05/03/2011 08:20AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	572	wideblock	05/03/2011 08:57AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	528	MoparNorm	05/03/2011 11:03AM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	612	wideblock	05/03/2011 12:01PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	508	MoparNorm	05/03/2011 04:10PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	544	swptln	05/03/2011 09:18PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	537	Patrick67	05/03/2011 11:19PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	543	swptln	05/17/2011 08:48PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	583	MoparNorm	05/04/2011 05:15PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	469	Patrick67	05/06/2011 10:05PM
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Re: I can't imagine...	578	Patrick67	05/05/2011 09:08PM
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Re: "B" to a "RB"	489	Patrick67	05/09/2011 11:46PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	649	1964w200crewcab	05/10/2011 12:12PM
Re: "B" to a "RB"	565	Patrick67	05/10/2011 11:28PM
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