Can someone tell me how hard it would be to put a 383 stroker motor in my 99 camaro. And should i go carb or efi.

 

Are you asking how to achieve 383 cubic inches with your LS1 block? Or are you looking at some other engine/block as the base upon which to build a 383ci engine?

 

Im buying a crate 383 to replace a LS1. The LS1 is worn out and just time for another engine, and cant afford LS1, so im going with a 383 for more hp.

 

Umm, err, ahh, hmmmm. OK.

 

I think you could probably stroke the LS1 cheaper than you can buy a new 383. I could be wrong though. What are you spending on the crate motor?

 

The 383 is $3000.

 

Not to sound to harsh,but are you out of your mind?At the least freshin up the LS1 and put a cam in it.It will most likly be cheaper and you will make the same or more power with the LS.

 

There is no way that a $3000 crate 383 is going to outperform what you could do to your LS1 for the same money.

$3000 is enough for a decent set of heads and a cam for your LS1. You'd make 400rwhp minimum, probably more like 450.

 

With all the forged 346 shortblocks out there under $3K, why would you consider this route? A forged 383 LS6 is only $600-$700 more. Do it right or don't do it at all.

 

What kind of engine kit would i need,And about how much would it cost for machine work?

 

You should probably tell us what you're trying to accomplish so that we can give you better advice.

Do you want to drag race? Autocross? Do you daily-drive the car? Do you know how much horsepower you want, or how fast you want to go? Is your car a manual or an automatic? Do you care about handling, or just horsepower? Are you willing to sacrifice handling to go faster in a straight line?

The more you can tell us about what you want as an end result, the more we can help you get there.

 

Add another $1000-$2000 on top the 383 cost for the total project. That SBC will not just drop in. You'll need new engine mounts and stands, a different exhaust setup, completely change out your accessory drive. Different hoses, cutting of the cowl, LOTS of electrical work in addition to some minor fabrication here and there.

What's wrong with the current engine? You can purchase a complete, low mileage LS1 that runs great for WAY LESS than $3000 - and it drops right in!

 

"Drops right in" is misleading -- you can try to cram it in from the top if you really want, but the right way to do it is to lower the car down onto the engine/cradle assembly.

 

It is a daily driver, and it is a camaro so i want to show it off . It is a auto i really want some horsepower around the 400-425 range.

 

Dude a stock LS1 will make 370 fwhp, in STOCK form. Are you gonna put a GEN1 383 in the car? Or a LS1 based 383? We need clarification on that.

Freshen up your LS1, buy some bolt ons, a cam and a tune and make 450 fwhp.

You are looking at MAJOR brain damage to put a GEN1 engine in a LS1 car, here are the things that will not work, you will have to change:

K member(to an LT1 style)
transmission
all gauges
a/c system
exhaust system(catforward)
possiblythe radiator
all the underhood wiring
All the accessory drive on the front of the engine.


Have fun


BTW, what has got you thinking the LS1 is "worn out"?


I would pull it down, clean it up, rings, rods, mains and an oil pump...put that beotch right back together with a cam in it....keep right on truckin'

David