Alright. I haven't actually done it yet, but I have done a little research in this. Since to make a 396 from a small block envolves a lot of stroke, the block has to be preped properly. This means getting close to water jackets and such, correct? Also, with a 3.875 stroke on the crank and a 6" rod, that would mean that the wrist pin would be "in" the ring section, right? I'm just asking questions because I am thinking it would be a better idea to just go 383. With a 396, what would the life expectancy be without having to touch the motor? I seems like it wouldn't be that long considering the abuse on the caps and bearings as well as the rings. I was thinking maybe 30k miles tops with a 396. And I was thinking 130k+ miles with a 383. It would be a daily driver. But what size pistons should I look at for a 396? What does everyone think about a 396 daily driver car. It would get about at least 500 miles every two weeks on it. I just want to stick to the motor route. No juice or blower. I guess basically what I am asking is would it be better, safer, and economical to go 383 instead of a 396?

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360rwhp
350ft/lbs
Dynoed in worst conditions possible
Stock bottom end
All motor baby!!!!

 

as long as they are built correctly both should last over 100k miles.

 

This would be better suited in LT1 Tech, and you should get some good info/opinions there.

Moving now...

Thanks.

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Ken Mook - 97' SS #2544
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[This message has been edited by kmook (edited August 28, 2002).]