I've read an engins is only as good as it's built, question is if a 383 or 396 is built "Right" can it last as long or be as reliable as a stock, GM built 350 that goes 200K?

Also is it true that a stroker puts less stress on the sidewall of a cylinder?

Thanks, Matt

 

I would think so. But like anything else, its not only how you build it, but how you drive it and what you got in it.

The reason guys who build stroker usually have their motor last like only 30-50k is because they built it for a reason. To FLY!! They drive it hard and usually have a decnet cam and other goodies in it to, which will cause it to need to be checked and parts changed once in awhile. JMHO.

 

I agree with S.J.S.

It mainly depends on how that motor is being used. Obviously a stock GM 350 can go 200k miles because most of that distance is possibly done cruising the expressways at 65mph+ at a low RPM.

Stop and go traffic and tons of dragstrip runs are murder for any engine. It just makes the engine work that much more harder.

Compare that to you. If you work 60 hours a week (40 reg and 20 O.T.) every week for a year you're gonna be run down maybe after the first month! But working 40 hours a week for that same year, I'm sure you can handle throughout.

 

SO in theory, cost no aspect, you would be better off building a solid 383 or 396 with a mild cam VS. a wild ***** to the wall 350. My thinking here would be your getting the added power from more cubes instead of a wild cam. Even though in the end they may both produce about the same amount of power, a mild 383 would last longer/be more reliable. Right/Wrong????

Anyone got an answer to my second question, does a stroker put less strain on a cylinder wall?

 

I'll let you know in about 5 years. i just dropped mine in 3 weeks ago with the mods below. I think it's perfect for the street with what i got below. Even a lil on the raunchy side if you ask me. Every single day since I threw in this motor someone has flagged me down at a light to tell me it sound awesome. I think thats because I skied the cats. Still got a muffler on it though. Let me know if you have any questions. Just went through it.