383 stroker daily driver

I currently have a nice headcamintake combo and im considering taking the next step and going with the 426 stroker, seems like im already half way there with my current setup, just need the. Advantages of a stroker for daily driver for a bodies. Ok my next build im thinking of doin a 383 or 396 stroker for daily driver and weekend track use. A 383 would produce a lot of torque but since i have the small heads and tbi i really dont know if i wanna waste my money in a 383 thats not going to be fed enough juice. Dec, 2009 the 383 thats in my 64 chevelle only has a 555 lunati solid roller 292 adv. Ls vs 383 stroker chevy tahoe forum gmc yukon forum. Budget 100% streetdriven, daily driver 355 or 383 stroker build advice needed hi guys, i just bought a lovely low kms vr clubsport and had originally planned on a warm 304 rebuild to give the old girl some fresh legs, but given what i have been reading about the high costminimal gain of trying to extract power from the stock 304, its lead. Home 383 chevy stroker 383 chevy stroker 460 efi horsepower 383 chevy stroker 460 efi horsepower application. If it is well maintained, then there should be no problem.

The last 383 that we built was a budget build, steel crank. Ok so theres the sizzler chevrolet th400,sizzler chevrolet th350,and the sizzler chevrolet 700r4 the engine has about 350hp i would be using the car for a daily driver but the occasional race on the strip but nothing to hard to push the engine what trans would be the best for my application thanks everyone. Question 383 stroker vs 396 stroker daily driven in my 95. Hows everyone doing here like the title says im planning on building a 383 stroker for my 96 ss and would like some input on the best sources for tips parts and anything else that could be helpful. Having said that, its about the same price total investment to do a swap vs a new stroker. Aug 10, 2009 a 383 would produce a lot of torque but since i have the small heads and tbi i really dont know if i wanna waste my money in a 383 thats not going to be fed enough juice. The 427434 will accelerate most medium to heavy cars dramatically quicker than the common 383s on the market. And at that point if you stay roller you should be using a solid street roller. Personally i prefer the higher torque of a stroker in a daily driver combined with taller gears 3. Its really just a 350 block that has been made to accomodate a longer stroke crank if you guys havent heard of it. That is pretty close to what the computer does on your daily driver. With a manual trans would be dd material but its not going to idle at 600 rpm.

I know alot of the guys have been saying 383, but i figure this will still be a daily driver ad to get the torque out of that 383 to macth the 454, you will be turning a hole lot more rpms than are necessary to drive around town. The best 383 stroker i know of is balanced, and backed up with a muncie 4 speed in a 66 chevelle. The horsepower guys help their buddies from trucks. Readers have figured that out, since 383 stroker combos are the ones we get asked about most often, and. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. I used this method when i was a kid working in a garage in the early 70s. I plan on getting an 85 cutlass and fit it with a 383 stroker crate engine, with about 400500hp. The displacement alone with no other background details makes it very hard to answer any of your questions. Jan 03, 2009 alright well im very new to the website, dont even know if this is the right place to post up my question, i am starting on a project car a 69 camaro i have a 383sbc with edelbrock rpm heads,srp forged pistons,scat h beam rods 5. Chevy crate engine packages and pricing eddies performance. Mar 23, 2003 and it is still very streetable and will give you that all so important lowend torque.

May 09, 2020 383 stroker torque curve truck daily driver however, beware of some individuals on forums who think they know it all, and really know very little. Budget 100% streetdriven, daily driver 355 or 383 stroker. My daily driver, had her since i was 14, im now 46. The tc stall and cam spec need to be matched for optimum performance. Readers have figured that out, since 383 stroker combos are the ones we get asked about most. I want something like wow i dont want to mess with that car feelings. We opted for a naturally aspirated roller motor since this car would not be a daily driver and cold starts would be easier on a fairly aggressive. Feb 29, 2016 idle and walkaround of my 1972 chevrolet monte carlo, 383 stroker, edelbrock estreet heads, edelbrock performer rpm intake, 670 holley street avenger, comp cams xtreme energy cam 284292. If you are going to fix up an old car like this, it is not wise. Is that good enough for a nice cruising daily driver. Our speedomotiveprepped 383 stroker is a good example of what it takes to build a bulletproof, supercharged engine. This is a struggle for me because i know nothing about engines, specs, clearances, and all the other mechanic. Everyone that gave advice to avoid the 440 did so because you said the car was your daily driver.

I dont know what duration size would be best, and whether or not a hydraulic roller, or hydr. What are some good transmission for a v8 chevy 383 stroker. Once the machine work was complete and the block had been prepped and cleaned i started assembling the bottom end. Feb 03, 2008 the best 383 stroker i know of is balanced, and backed up with a muncie 4 speed in a 66 chevelle. Some friends of mine warned that strokers will wear out much faster, even as soon as 40k miles, due to the fact that they are designed for performance not longevity. This new yorkbased 56 chevy 210 is not only ralph scarabaggios daily driver, its also his first car. Chevrolet 383 stroker build classic trucks magazine. And it is still very streetable and will give you that all so important lowend torque.

Building a stroker smallblock with lslike reliability. Even though, cubic inch wise, it is close to the 396, it will never be able to produce the same level of torque. Building a 383 stroker small block for a corvette c3. The following is eddies performance chevy crate engine small block and big block stage pricing. My goals for the engine are for it to be a daily driver, fuel injected, making 400450 rwhp.

How to build a budget 383 stroker chevy engine it still runs. Hello, i just bought a car with a chevy 383 stroker motor in it and was wondering which oil weight you would recommend for it. My 383 is a very mild mannered engine around town, yet it will plant you in the back of the seat at any rpm or any gear. Question 383 stroker vs 396 stroker daily driven in my. If you want a built engine, on a smaller budget, the 383 is your choice. If you plan to extend the life of your daily driver with good fuel economy, than sure, the ls is right for you. Jun 06, 2011 chevrolet 383 stroker build junkyard heap to 383 neat, part 1 of 2. Sep 22, 2010 what spark plug wires should i buy for a 383 chevy stroker with accer hei distributor drive as a daily driver not for racing thanks. Im wanting to rebuild a chevy 350 for my 1987 blazer. Chevrolet 383 stroker build junkyard heap to 383 neat, part 1 of 2. The engine can range from the 350, 383 stroker, 427, 454, 502 and 540 big block applications. Not mention as a daily driver, i had to drive it all weather conditions and the one time in the rain i hit a pothole that i couldnt see and it blew my front and. The daily driver series is designed for the person who wants to drive their hot rod daily. Its my daily driver, so i would like to be able to run on 87 octane maybe mid grade, and it be reliable.

I know alot of the guys have been saying 383, but i figure this will still be a daily driver ad to get the torque out of that 383 to macth the 454, you will be turning a hole lot more rpms than are. Just wanted to know everybodys opinion on a good daily driver carb for my 383. Chevrolet 383 stroker build classic trucks magazine hot rod. Oil weight for a chevy 383 stroker bob is the oil guy. On my 71 daily driver i am planning on using a 383 kit in the original block and then run a set of vortec iron heads for a bit more zing. I am seeking a car that will be a performance daily driver. Just got a 383 stroker and the po ran a 3000 stall converter but his car was only driven to and on the track. Dailydriver 383 hi everyone, im looking into building a 383 stroker as a daily driver. Nobody said your daily driver alternate couldnt also be a classic. Advantages of a stroker for daily driver for a bodies only.

A 383 stroker for the everyday daily driver who wants a lopey cam sound, reliable for long distance, lots of torque, and is smooth. Piston speed and side wall loading is higher on a stroker so naturally its not going to last as long as a short stroke engine but if you run taller gears the lower rpms down the hwy. The beginning of any factoryblockbased 383 build inevitably. Below are links to all the parts we purchased to build our corvette l48 350 into a nice 383 stroker. These engines offer maximum reliability and still have an enormous. Did i just install the widest front wheels on a chevy c10 ever. I live in nj and will probably store it in the garage over the winter, so it will probably only be driven early spring to late fall in the north east. I want it to have a power output some where along the lines of the mild or medium 383 that was built by car craft see the link. I think it all comes down to preference and that alone. If you are set on switching to a big block i hope that you are taking into consideration the extra expenses that you will encounter and the compromise in handling you will have over keeping the small block.

Idle and walkaround of my 1972 chevrolet monte carlo, 383 stroker, edelbrock estreet heads, edelbrock performer rpm intake, 670 holley street avenger, comp cams xtreme energy cam 284292. It is obviously much harder on a motor with a solid cam and headers, etc. Since it will be a daily driver would it be possible to make it. I found a 68 convertible with a 383 stroker 4k miles on the motor. Here are a few good reasons why we think the 427434 engine is a better choice than the 383 or 406 engine. Its projected to push 450500hp but of course with a smaller carb itll only be in the 400 range unless im wrong. Well economy is a big deal for me because this is the only car i have and when i move out of the house and go to a trade school this is the only car im gonna have i want to be able to afford to drive it. A 383 can be a tame and lame as any ordinary motor or borderline unstreetable. May 11, 2020 1984 chevy k5 blazer from king of the hammers 2020 with a stroked 383, king coilovers, oneton axles, and 40s. What are some good transmission for a stock v8 chevy 383 stroker. Daily driver 383 stroker build chevy impala ss forum. Building a 383 stroker small block for a corvette c3 wrenches. Apr 02, 2015 i am seeking a car that will be a performance daily driver. Im not sure what stall i have in my truck right now i assume its stock th350 at 22002500, but im thinking it would be best to leave it alone since the truck is a daily driver and the 30003600 stall would generate too much heat.