What size block is a 383 stroker?

Big torque 383 stroker
When it comes to cranking serious torque from the classic Small-Block
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The Chevrolet small-block engine is a series of gasoline-powered, V-8 automobile engines, produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors between 1954 and 2003, using the same basic engine block.
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, it's hard to beat the 383 stroker combination, which uses a long, 3.800-inch stroke with 4.005-inch bores to generate exceptional low-end pulling power and surprising high-rpm horsepower.
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What block is used for a 383 stroker?

A 0.030-over 350 block, plus the 3.750-inch stroke from a 400 small-block (versus the 350's 3.480-inch stroke) equals 383 cubic inches.
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What size is a 383 stroker?

A 383 stroker has a 0.030 over bore of the stock 350, giving you 4.030 as a bore diameter.
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How do you turn a 350 into a 383 stroker?

How to Convert a 350 Into a 383 Stroker
  1. Purchase and install a 383 stroker crankshaft, rod and 10.5-to-1 piston set. ...
  2. Install a set of four-bolt steel main caps over the center two crankshaft mains if you're using a two-bolt-main block. ...
  3. Install a set of ported L31 Vortec cylinder heads.
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What is the difference between a 350 and 383?

Rather, a 383 is about 28 cubic inches larger than a typical / comparable restored 350 which is actually 355 square inches in width. The cubic incher with the height of “030” over 350 actually has a fuel capacity of 355 pounds per square inch. We get 355 hp per cubic inch for a build of a mild size.
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Differences In Stroker Engines



What is a SBC 350 bored 40 over?

A stock 350 bore is 4.000″ A “40 over” block has a 4.040″ bore and displaces around 357 or 358 cubic inches.
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Is a big block faster than a small block?

Big block engines are larger in size and weigh more, but they produce more consistent power and torque to overcome the weight. Small block engines are smaller for better acceleration and handling, but more recently built models can be just as powerful as big block engines.
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What is the best carburetor for a 383 stroker motor?

Carburetor For 383 Stroker

recommends a 650 cfm carburetor. A 750 cfm carburetor will make the engine more powerful, but it is the largest that should be used unless the engine is being used for racing.
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Is a Chrysler 383 a big block?

The 383 Chrysler B engine is known as the Mopar big block that nobody loves. Typically, gearheads favor its beefier big brother, the 440. The 383 B is characterized by its large cylinder bore of 4.25 inches with a short stroke of 3.375.
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Is a 383 a good motor?

Is 383 A Good Engine? A 383 is a great engine for many reasons, and it can perform well in some situations, without costing much, but still has plenty of power. Its performance is at least 400hp and it weighs significantly less than a normal car.
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What is a 396 SBC?

Welcome our 396ci SBC - Yes, that is a small block! It's a 350 four bolt main block, with a 3.875" stroker crank. That is . 125" more stroke than your typical 383 ci stroker gets. That little bit more stroke brings a ton more power at 491 HP/509 TQ!
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What liter is 383 stroker?

The 383 stroker engine is typically installed in a vehicle to increase horsepower and torque. The GM small block 5.7-liter 350 is the base for the 383 stroker; the 350 crankshaft is exchanged for a GM small block 400 crankshaft.
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How much does a 383 stroker cost?

The HP94 Chevy 383ci stroker from ATK is being offered by Jegs at the low price of $3,993.99, but is found throughout a range of big-box stores, so it might pay to shop around some, as is the case with any large-volume crate engine commodity like a Chevy 383ci stroker.
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What does a carburetor spacer do?

Spacers are said to improve air/fuel vaporization through and out of the carburetor. Anytime the air/fuel charge has to turn sharply coming off the carb, it increases the chance of separating the fuel from the air.
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Is 600 cfm carb big enough?

A 600-cfm carburetor may perform quite well on a stock 350 Chevy. However, the minute you start weaving in power adders like a hotter cam, a dual-plane performance intake manifold, and aluminum heads you're going to need 700-750 cfm.
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How do I know what size carburetor I need?

The formula for calculating how much CFM (cubic feet per minute) your engine requires is: CFM = Cubic Inches x RPM x Volumetric Efficiency ÷ 3456. Any ordinary stock engine will have a volumetric efficiency of about 80%.
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Is there a Chevy 350 big block?

In 1976, Chevrolet introduced a new emissions-friendly 305-cubic-inch small-block V8. Big blocks and the small-block 400 were dropped from the car line, and the 350 took over as the largest engine offering for most of GM's passenger cars.
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What is the smallest big block Chevy ever made?

The smallest-displacement small-block V-8 ever produced included a 262-cubic-inch (4.3L) version used in the mid-Seventies – the same displacement shared by the current small-block-based 4.3L V-6. The most powerful small block ever produced is the LS9 engine used in the current Corvette ZR1.
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Is a 351 Cleveland a big block?

The 351 Cleveland engine from Ford is a small-block five-liter engine. During the production period between 1969 and 1974, the V8 was produced in 8L size.
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How many cubic inches is a 350 bored 30 over?

030″ over, and a . 030″ bored 350 is actually 355 cubic inches.
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Does boring an engine increase horsepower?

Boring an engine involves using machines to widen and taper the cylinders. From a performance standpoint, boring an engine could give you more horsepower and torque, as it will change the engine's displacement.
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What does bored 60 over mean?

It means that the cylindar has been bored 0.030 or 0.060 over size in inches. If you look at a foreign car the over size measurements are in mm and are smaller.
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What is better a 350 or a 383 stroker?

The 383 Chevy stroker has a longer stroke than that of the Chevy 350. This increased stroke gives us a larger leverage arm, which allows the fuel combustion to apply an increased amount of pressure to the flywheel while using the same amount of fuel.
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Is a 383 A small-block?

While the standard 383 is the most common form of stroker small-block, there are several variations to this theme. The first question might be: Why not just build a 400ci small-block and take advantage of the additional cubic inches?
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