Thread: flat top pistons in a 383

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I've decided to Put together a motor on the cheap until my budget catches up with what I want so I can get my project running ASAP.

I have a low milage 1967 block that I could just put back together and use but I was thinking of replacing the dished pistons with flat top pistons instead. I have an entire rotating assembly from a 1970 block with flat top pistons in good condition. Does any one know if I can use the flat top pistons with the early closed chamber heads without hitting the valves ?

I will be putting in a cam but nothing with a real high lift profile, and I'm open to suggestions. Keep in mind will be putting an EFI setup on this.

I Basically am looking to build a fairly strong motor mainly with the parts I have on hand to get me by for a couple years until my "serious" enginne is finished.