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383 kits
Reklaw:
............ or you could just buy a crate, like this one from Eagle Auto parts. http://www.eagleautoparts.com.au/gmht383.htm
Scott:
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Just looking at the link above makes me wonder if there is much diffrence between a 383 and a 395 stroker, as in what other components and machining is required.
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Running the same heads etc, it would give you a higher comp. ratio too. Different heads have a different chamber cc. Something to consider. At a guess, the 395 wouldn't be ideal as there would be more angle in the rods and more wear on the piston sides. It'd also rev a little slower but would give out a little more torque. Definitely more clearancing, so I don't know if that affects the blocks structural integrity. If they were the hot sauce, everyone would be building them instead of the 383 I guess.
87Z51:
--- Quote ---Originally posted by ScottRunning the same heads etc, it would give you a higher comp. ratio too.
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You are not going to running stock heads in any form on a 396 if you want it to work. Aftermarket 195's at minimum; 205- 210 if wanting to make full power
--- Quote ---Originally posted by Scott If they were the hot sauce, everyone would be building them instead of the 383 I guess.
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It is the "iffy " factor; too much chance of hitting the water jackets while grinding with core shift ,etc. 3.750 stroke seldom has this problem.
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I would save my numbers engine and look to buy a second hand block and build it from there.
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Exactly ; get a late 1 pce seal block for the build. Roller cam is the ticket and a factory roller block saves you $800 on a set of retro fit roller lifters.
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you could just buy a crate, like this one from Eagle Auto parts. http://www.eagleautoparts.com.au/gmht383.htm
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Truck motor.
Better off buying a ZZ4 350 ; 355Hp and 405ft/lb
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