Project Fast Fish: Chrysler 318 Stroker Build and Walk-through - Part 2

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Project Fast Fish: 318 Stroker Build - Part 2
Season 1: Episode 4

Parts and links are provided below.

Project Fast Fish is based on the restoration and modification of a Plymouth Barracuda. This video features a walk-through of a 318 to 349 stroker build and represents Part 2 of 3.

We look at installing the piston assembly and run into a little speed bump before the episode is done. We had a spare 318 engine that was once housed in the ‘73 Barracuda. After having the crank and cam installed, we complete the rotating assembly by putting together the balanced piston assembly, by installing the pins and connecting rods, installing the rings, and placing the piston assemblies into the cylinder bores.

A 318 with .030 over and a 3.58” stroke from the 360 crank equals 349 ci. Our goal is to sell this stroker and use the proceeds to help build Project Fast Fish.

Parts used for this video:

Pistons // https://bit.ly/3DNjH6D or https://bit.ly/3Kh99PB
Kieth Black
Silv-o-lite 1278-030
Aluminum Flat Top
Floating Pin
Retaining Pins #98 (Sold Separately)
(Summit Racing)

Piston Rings // https://bit.ly/3ubyo04
Sealed Power
178k30
Top Ring - Iron w/ Moly Facing
Middle Ring - Iron Oil Ring - Carbon Steel
(Summit Racing)

Connecting Rods
OEM
Converted for floating wrist pin at machine shop

Connecting Rod Bearings // https://bit.ly/3r57vcg
Sealed Power
2130cp10
(Summit Racing)

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0:29 - Comparing the Original 318 Piston and KB Silv-o-lite 1278
1:41 - Ring sizing and measuring for naturally aspirated engines
3:41 - Piston and Connecting Rod Pre-Assembly
5:10 - Positioning the Connecting Rods
6:45 - Setting the Connecting Rod Bearings
8:08 - Installing the Piston Rings
15:50 - Installing the Piston Assembly
20:25 - Solving a Problem with Clearance