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gtcox · 02-11-2013, 03:32 PM

So a friend introduced me to the race engine building guy today and we talked for a little bit about what I was wanting to do with my engine and all that. Told him I wanted something that was highway driveable [reasonably] but still had 350+ hp so I can piss off the occasional high school kid in their mustang. I had had a 400 sbc in mind but he suggested a 383 that would cost $3500 to build. Said the 400 would be more like $600.

What are you all's thoughts on this? I'm a little hesitant to put a stroker in my truck. No particular reason why, just am.

I want something that's different (NOT A 350!!!!). I had been looking at big blocks but I don't really want to screw around with all the clearance issues when it comes to fitting it in the truck.

02-11-2013, 03:32 PM	#31
gtcox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nashville, Indiana Posts: 41	Re: Backwoods '66 So a friend introduced me to the race engine building guy today and we talked for a little bit about what I was wanting to do with my engine and all that. Told him I wanted something that was highway driveable [reasonably] but still had 350+ hp so I can piss off the occasional high school kid in their mustang. I had had a 400 sbc in mind but he suggested a 383 that would cost $3500 to build. Said the 400 would be more like $600. What are you all's thoughts on this? I'm a little hesitant to put a stroker in my truck. No particular reason why, just am. I want something that's different (NOT A 350!!!!). I had been looking at big blocks but I don't really want to screw around with all the clearance issues when it comes to fitting it in the truck.



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