How much HP can a 383 stroker handle?

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That combo would probably make around 465 hp and nearly 500 lb-ft, but at less rpm. But never mind that. The point here is 502 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm and 500-plus horsepower from 5,700-6,200 rpm….Hot Rod’s Proven Recipe For A Simple Chevy 383 That Knocks Down 500 HP And 500 LB-FT.

True 383 Power
RPM	LB-FT	HP
6,200	425	502

Can a 383 stroker make 600hp?

It can’t be done. You just can’t make a lot of power with cheap cast-iron heads. Certainly you can’t make 600 hp out of a 383 with them. And for sure you can’t do it without a bunch of compression.

How much horsepower does a small block 383 stroker have?

SBC CHEVY 383 STROKER PRO STREET MOTOR 540 hp BASE ENGINE-PRO STREET.

How much horsepower does a crate 383 have?

This one is rated at 415 hp or 420 hp, depending on who’s quoting it, and includes a seasoned (1996-to-2000 vintage) four-bolt block with a one-piece rear main seal, Scat rotating assembly (cast iron crank, forged rods, hypereutectic 9.7:1 pistons) and ATK’s own line of high-performance Pro-Filer aluminum cylinder …

How many miles per gallon does a 383 stroker get?

I’ve got a 383 Stroker (10:1 with Dart heads) in my 66 with a properly tuned 650 Holley vacuum secondary carb and MSD Pro Billet ign system. I’m getting an average of 9/10 mpg on 93 non ethanol gas. I don’t “punch” the car often and most cruising down the road is done at 3-35K.

Can you turn a 350 into a 383 stroker?

The biggest advantage to putting a crankshaft from a Chevy 400 into a 350 block to produce 383 cubic inches is that more displacement equals more power. Also, the longer crank throw produces more downward thrust, which translates into torque. And torque is what we’re after, especially in a truck.

What is a stroker motor?

As its name implies, a stroker is where we increase engine displacement by increasing piston stroke. When we increase stroke, we take the piston deeper in the cylinder bore, which increases displacement. The longer the stroke, the greater the fuel/air charge.

How fast is a 383 stroker?

A 383 has the same piston speed at 2,500 rpm that a 350 has at 3,100 rpm.

Is a 383 A big block?

The 383 Chrysler B engine is known as the Mopar big block that nobody loves. Typically, gearheads favor its beefier big brother, the 440. The 383 B is characterized by its large cylinder bore of 4.25 inches with a short stroke of 3.375. (That is in comparison to the 440’s 3.75.)

How many cc is a 383 stroker?

Car Craft has scoured the earth to assemble all the details around building a stroker 383 Chevy.

DISPLACEMENT	BORE	STROKE
383	4.030	3.75
388	4.060	3.75
395	4.030	3.875
401	4.060	3.875

What gas does a 383 stroker take?

Re: What gas for my 383 stroker?? So it all depends on how the engine is built. Anyways… you’re probably safe running 89 octane. Unless it’s a 10.5:1 compression or higher… then you’ll need to burn 92 octane.