Technical Chrysler 354 Build Thread!!!

[D-Russ]

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I just picked up my 354 Saturday and I've taken an rough inventory of what I got.

When I bought the motor (sight unseen) one of the selling points was that it came with 7 new .040 pistons.

I talked to a buddy that's a Ross dealer and he said they could make the 8th one for me for much less than the cost of a complete set. So that was one of the deciding factors.

When I got it all home I took a closer look and discovered that the pistons are .040 Speed Pro #H660CP – which are for a Chevy 327.

The old pistons that are attached to the rods (motor was disassembled) seem fit the current cylinders, but I didn't want to force the rings into the bores.

So here's my question – Has anyone ever heard of using 4 inch bore Chevy small block pistons in a 354 Chrysler? At a glance, the diameter looks pretty close, but the wrist pins are clearly in different locations. Perhaps .125 off.

So did I get taken?

P.S. I also posted this inquiry on the HEMI Tech Piston thread, but it's buried at the end so I don't think it will be seen by many folks.