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Chevelle454 · 09-01-2003, 09:23 AM

How much time and work is it to make my 350 into a 383 stroker? I know that you need a 400 crank, flywheel and balancer, and rods. What else is there? And how much would this end up costing me?

Thanks

PanelDeland · 09-01-2003, 09:39 AM

Check out the Jeg's and PAW cataloges.They should be online.Then get with your machine shop and check their pricing.This will give you a ballpark figure.i USUALLY ADD ABOUT 10 TO 25% to that.
I would also encourage you to look at Scoggins-Dickey or some of the other GM genuine performance parts websites,since Chevy now offers a 383 crate motor which should be available as a shortblock by now.It may be $$$wise to do that since it would have a warranty.
Good luck and have fun!!!!

bigjimzlll · 09-01-2003, 09:45 AM

you will need new pistons and have the assembly balanced. The machine work cost me 600 bucks..about 250 more than a normal 350

Chevelle454 · 09-01-2003, 10:55 AM

OK...

I have a class in school for three hours every day for the first semester. This is where I plan to do the work.

I don't know a whole lot about car and truck engines. The biggest thing I have ever rebuilt is my Honda XR200(4 stroke) dirtbike. That had a siezed connecting rod, so I had to take the engine down to nothing and get the crankshaft in pieces. I got it all back together successfully and it runs perfect.

I don't think it could be too hard to rebuild just an engine with no transmission to try to work with(like the dirtbike). Plus I have you guys here to help me out if I run into any trouble with the engine.

I love this board!

miket · 09-01-2003, 11:25 AM

Chevelle.

It is a great board and I would suggest any of the major parts houses for parts or Sallee Chevrolet for a complete crate 383.....there are also several good books to work with as well which I am sure can be found at Amazon.

Dean23 · 09-01-2003, 11:31 AM

heres a stroker for you....

http://www.xtremeengines.com/html/en.../chevy383.html

Chevelle454 · 09-01-2003, 12:10 PM

Well, I cannot buy a shortblock or a crate motor. I don't have 3 or 4 grand laying around. I need to build this motor with $1000 or less.

Chevelle454 · 09-01-2003, 12:11 PM

BTW, I already have a 350. I just need the parts to make it a 383.

bigjimzlll · 09-01-2003, 04:25 PM

you can get a budget stroker kit for 600 bucks..then the balancing//150...el cheapo machine work..300

lewi · 09-01-2003, 04:33 PM

big jim, I see you help on alot of engine related threads. I am here in you area and would like the 383 stroker, what would you suggest for a mid range budget on a truck that is used mostly weekends for fun and towing. Sorry guys (gals) if its off topic but I have been wanting Jim's opinion

bigjimzlll · 09-01-2003, 05:13 PM

why dont you give me a call...945 8975...we'll talk

crazy longhorn · 09-01-2003, 05:25 PM

You can do a budget stroker, but be aware that many of the budget kits use a 400 sb "short rod" , & a 350 piston (5.565 vs the 5.7 350 rod). These kits will assemble, & USUALLY need no clearancing for the rotating assy.......the bad thing is that you may end up decking the snot out of the block ,to get the proper quench. I talked with 1 guy at a machine shop, & he had cut .050 from the decks of the block on 1 to get the quench in line. the shorter rod is in theory supposed to give a little more low end tork.....but most guys claim that the "difference " is eaten up by the extra friction......probably a good call too. My 383 was set up with 5.7 rods, & there is some rod & block clearancing involved.....also 3 spots on the oil pan were heated & clearanced with a ballpeen(for rod clearance). A "hotrod stroker " is not cheap to build, & If i do another one, it will be a 6" rod combo, with an internally balanced crank

.....every time you swap a flywheel or balancer, you have potential problems with external balance. Good luck,crazyL

09-01-2003, 09:23 AM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	383 Stroker Q's... How much time and work is it to make my 350 into a 383 stroker? I know that you need a 400 crank, flywheel and balancer, and rods. What else is there? And how much would this end up costing me? Thanks __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

09-01-2003, 09:39 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Check out the Jeg's and PAW cataloges.They should be online.Then get with your machine shop and check their pricing.This will give you a ballpark figure.i USUALLY ADD ABOUT 10 TO 25% to that. I would also encourage you to look at Scoggins-Dickey or some of the other GM genuine performance parts websites,since Chevy now offers a 383 crate motor which should be available as a shortblock by now.It may be $$$wise to do that since it would have a warranty. Good luck and have fun!!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-01-2003, 09:45 AM	#3
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	you will need new pistons and have the assembly balanced. The machine work cost me 600 bucks..about 250 more than a normal 350 __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-01-2003, 10:55 AM	#4
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	OK... I have a class in school for three hours every day for the first semester. This is where I plan to do the work. I don't know a whole lot about car and truck engines. The biggest thing I have ever rebuilt is my Honda XR200(4 stroke) dirtbike. That had a siezed connecting rod, so I had to take the engine down to nothing and get the crankshaft in pieces. I got it all back together successfully and it runs perfect. I don't think it could be too hard to rebuild just an engine with no transmission to try to work with(like the dirtbike). Plus I have you guys here to help me out if I run into any trouble with the engine. I love this board! __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

09-01-2003, 11:25 AM	#5
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Chevelle. It is a great board and I would suggest any of the major parts houses for parts or Sallee Chevrolet for a complete crate 383.....there are also several good books to work with as well which I am sure can be found at Amazon. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

09-01-2003, 11:31 AM	#6
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	heres a stroker for you.... http://www.xtremeengines.com/html/en.../chevy383.html __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

09-01-2003, 12:10 PM	#7
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Well, I cannot buy a shortblock or a crate motor. I don't have 3 or 4 grand laying around. I need to build this motor with $1000 or less. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

09-01-2003, 12:11 PM	#8
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	BTW, I already have a 350. I just need the parts to make it a 383. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

09-01-2003, 04:25 PM	#9
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	you can get a budget stroker kit for 600 bucks..then the balancing//150...el cheapo machine work..300 __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-01-2003, 04:33 PM	#10
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	big jim, I see you help on alot of engine related threads. I am here in you area and would like the 383 stroker, what would you suggest for a mid range budget on a truck that is used mostly weekends for fun and towing. Sorry guys (gals) if its off topic but I have been wanting Jim's opinion __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

09-01-2003, 05:13 PM	#11
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	why dont you give me a call...945 8975...we'll talk __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-01-2003, 05:25 PM	#12
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	You can do a budget stroker, but be aware that many of the budget kits use a 400 sb "short rod" , & a 350 piston (5.565 vs the 5.7 350 rod). These kits will assemble, & USUALLY need no clearancing for the rotating assy.......the bad thing is that you may end up decking the snot out of the block ,to get the proper quench. I talked with 1 guy at a machine shop, & he had cut .050 from the decks of the block on 1 to get the quench in line. the shorter rod is in theory supposed to give a little more low end tork.....but most guys claim that the "difference " is eaten up by the extra friction......probably a good call too. My 383 was set up with 5.7 rods, & there is some rod & block clearancing involved.....also 3 spots on the oil pan were heated & clearanced with a ballpeen(for rod clearance). A "hotrod stroker " is not cheap to build, & If i do another one, it will be a 6" rod combo, with an internally balanced crank .....every time you swap a flywheel or balancer, you have potential problems with external balance. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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