I was in the right place at the right time..and I got me a 383 Stroker!!

Sooooo..
The paint shop in on hold till we did the engine install.

At least this way..I can get the engine compartmant all cleaned up before the engine goes in!!

Debbie, that is awesome! I'm still kicking myself for not doing a stroker motor.
So do you have any specs on the engine? Like approx. HP + Torque ratings. Type of cam, pistons etc.
Congrats! Sarge

PS, Let us know how that thing flys when you get it in.

Sarge81 said: I'm still kicking myself for not doing a stroker motor.

At the risk of embarrassing myself here, may I ask what is a "stroker motor" and why is this something apparently sought after?

Part of the reason I'm asking is that I'm planning an engine swap in the spring and I'm still in the "what do I want to put in there" stage.

|UPDATED|11/2/2003 6:46:27 AM|/UPDATED|

a strocker is just that a motor that has a longer stroke in the bore of the cylinder. If you had a 350 and bought a strocked crankshaft it would become a 383. Or if you want Chevy sells crate engines that are already stroked.
rj

I forget exactly how it goes, but ESPN2 was talking about this. The longer stroke is better for...higher torque and some hp. A shorter stroke is for higher horses at higher rpms. Pretty sure that's how it goes. I guess the shorter stroke would also decrease the displacement?

Scot
A little information...A little Confusion.

Sarge81 said: So do you have any specs on the engine? Like approx. HP + Torque ratings. Type of cam, pistons etc. Congrats! Sarge PS, Let us know how that thing flys when you get it in.

To tell ya the truth ..no I don't.

A friend in my Vette Club bought a 74 and this was the engine that was in it.
Is a very new rebuild and I was impressed with it.

To make a long story short..She was going to do an engine swapped( she wants to RACE!!:)) and asked me if I wanted the engine.

AFter we get the engine in my Vette will get it dynoed and see just how much HP and torque there is.

|UPDATED|11/3/2003 1:16:04 AM|/UPDATED|

The 383 cubic inch "stroker" is the result of putting a 400 cu in crank in a 350 cu in block. You can build a de-stroked engine, like the early HP Camaro's, by using a 283 crank in a 327 block. This yields a 302 cu in engine. As already stated, this engine will produce peak power higher up the band. There is a direct correlation to how fast you go and the depth of your pockets. Have fun with that 383.

UPDATE

Well FINALLY after waiting for 3+ months...''The Diva'' is going to get the engines swapped out!!
Heading up to Knoxville on Feb 13th!!

I can hardly wait!!!!!!!