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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28
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383 stroker engine

can I put a 383 stroker engine on my 1986 camaro z28. can i still use my 700r trans. how much does the engine cost.where can i get the engine

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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
Engine: 1 BA 305 TPI
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4 - 2800 Stall Midwest
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Re: 383 stroker engine

Originally posted by aaf815
can I put a 383 stroker engine on my 1986 camaro z28. YES can i still use my 700r trans. YES how much does the engine cost.It all depends on how much power you want it to have where can i get the engine Advance Auto Parts sells the RECON Engines 383 with 440 HP for $2700. That is the one that I am going to get.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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Car: 1985 Firebird
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You could also just build one...This is what I'm going to do..

do a search for 383 and see what happens.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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Car: 89 Fire Bird Formula WS6
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383

Hey I need to get some Info on how to make a 383. I'm getting ready to strip my 350 and need to know what needs to be done to make the 383
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Car: 91 Formula WS6 (Black, T-Tops)
Engine: 383 MiniRam (529 HP, 519 TQ - DD2K)
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You neeed a 400 crankshaft, and the block has to be clearanced for the longer stroke so the rods don't hit the block.

Better heads are usually needed to take advantage of the power, as is a freer flowing intake system, which also requires a custom prom/chip (do it yourself - will work much netter and be cheaper in the end).

Then you may need to upgrade the tranny and rear end to get that power to the ground.

Just my
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by vernw
You neeed a 400 crankshaft, and the block has to be clearanced for the longer stroke so the rods don't hit the block.
Just my
400 Crankshaft will work, but if you want to use it in a 350 block you'll have to have the machine shop turn it down for you. (Around here costs about 100 bucks for that).

There are also cranks that are made with the longer stroke but 350 mains.


Basically a 383 is bored 30 over 350 block with a longer stroke crankshaft.

Not only are the pistons larger but they have slightly reallocated pins in them for the longer stroke.

Basically you'll need to have it balanced too.

Best thing is just to search this has been killed. BTW all these projects start out on a budget then get big eventually. I started a 383 acouple years back now it's a 7k+ dollar motor sitting in my bedroom.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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Hey I'm an idiot who can't take a few seconds to realize that I'm not the first person in history who wants to make a 383. Now please repeat how to make one, step by step, in spanish.
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