Help me finish my 383 for cheap!

[terrible one]

Okay, for starters it's a '71 forged crank 383 HP that's been rebuilt and is currently a long block.

I have:

Intake, rockers, air cleaner, carb, valve covers, oil pan, and camshaft

I THINK I need:

water pump and housing
ignition setup
harmonic damper thingy
dipstick
starter
alternator
PS pump
fuel pump
fuel lines
valley pan hold downs
mounts


Alright, first off:

What should I do about the water pump and housing? Can I get the complete setup from a parts store? Is that the cheapest route? Any high flow options out there? Are they worth it?

As for ignition: I don't even know where to start. Distributor? Electronic or points? What's the cheapest route? What all do I need?

Harmonic damper: Where do I get it and what do I need? Again, looking for the cheapest route.

Fuel pump: Was thinking a mechanical pump would do. . . it's a stout engine but nothing crazy. What should I use?

Valley pan hold downs: Where can I get some for a 383? 440source has them for the RB's but not the B blocks.

Mounts: Will parts store mounts be just fine? Or should I get some solid ones? Are there any for a decent price?

And last, is there anything I'm overlooking?

[Mopar440+6]

Catch me on AIM. We'll talk...

[firefighter3931]

Ok Jackson, here are some parts to look at :


(1) Part No: 113-1016 - Aluminum water pump & Housing combo deal - NEW. Price: $$99.95

http://www.440source.com/wpumphousings.htm

(2) Part No: 105-1001 - Stock Replacement pushrods "B" - New -  Price: $39.95

http://www.440source.com/pushrods.htm

(3) Part No: 121-1008 - Oil Dipstick and Tube - Chrome Plate - NEW. Price: $9.95

http://www.440source.com/dipsticks.htm

(4) Part No: 200-1027 - Fuel Pump Pushrod - NEW. Price: $9.95.

http://www.440source.com/fuelpumps.htm

(5) Part No: 101-1063 - Engine mount - New - Price: $14.95

http://www.440source.com/enginemounts.htm

* Here's how to make the driver side mount bulletproof for a few bucks....do it ! 

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,13216.0.html

(6) Part No: 118-1003 - Alternator - Dual Field / Single Pulley - Price: $49.95

http://www.440source.com/altparts.htm

(7) Part No: 123-1000 - Lightweight Starter - Price: $89.95 each!!!!!

http://www.440source.com/starters.htm

( Part No: 101-1008 - Intermediate Shaft - New. Price: $38.95

http://www.440source.com/ishafts.htm

(9) harmonic balancer

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D163383&N=700+4294925232+4294839044+4294871851+400304+4294908078+4294840053+4294925083+115&autoview=sku

(10) electronic ignition

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DCC%2D3690427&N=700+4294925143+400172+115&autoview=sku

(11) fuel pump

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=CRT%2DM4589&N=700+4294925239+4294839053+4294891547+400415+4294908110+4294840053+4294925081+115&autoview=sku

(12) intake manifold gasket

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FPP%2D1214&autoview=sku


The P/S pump and fuel lines are available through year one....wait for a sale and save some $$$




Ron

[terrible one]

Right on!

. . . what is the intermediate shaft?

[Todd Wilson]

Right on!

. . . what is the intermediate shaft?

Turns off cam shaft to drive the oil pump and distributor.


Todd