z28_ls1camaro

What do u all have to do to a 350 to make it a 383 stroker? We know you have to bore it and put a 400 crank what else? what is the rod lenght for a 350?383? I seen 5.7" 6" 6.125" ect. what do i need to build a 350/383? We have re-built engines but now we are trying to build a hot rod engine with forged h-beam rod and forged pistons ect. Any suggestions on good low budget rods, pistons, heads, ect? We (me and my friend) are 17 years old and want to learn more about engines and drag racing so if you can help us please do!!!!! Whats a good book i can pick up for building race engines? thanx for your replies!!!

stale

Building a 383 is pretty easy. You have to have the block bored .030" over and have the cylinder walls notched at the bottom to clear the rod cap bolts. Most any machine shop'll know what to do if you tell them you're building a 383 stroker.

The crank used to be a ground down 400 crank, but it's such a popular motor, most companies make an aftermarket 3.75" stroke crank with the right journal size for your block and caps.

Rods are stock 5.7", just like the ones in the 350 you have already.

My 383 setup uses an Eagle cast steel crank, Eagle I-beam rods, Speed Pro hypereutectic pistons, Trick Flow 23 degree aluminum heads, and a comp XR-294 roller cam with 1.6 roller rockers. It's a cheap street setup that'll put down 400-450hp. Just don't take that setup too high in the RPM band, otherwise it'll start flinging rods. I'll be shifting that engine at 6500 RPM with a 7000 RPM limiter.

sheppard00

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