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350 block, 400 crank. Main journals must be turned to accept 350 bearings. Stock bore is 377. .030 over is 383.

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How can you tell if your 383 is a big block or small block?

Chrysler 383 is a big block. The Chevy 383, is a de stroked 400, small block.


Which small block Chevy engine has the most hp potential?

400 block, with a 350 crankshaft. 383 cid.


Which is faster Chevy 383 or Chevy 400 small block?

It depends on the transmission and any modifications to the engine.


What is the comparison between a Chevy 383 and a 454?

A 383 is a .030" over bored 350 small block with a 400 crankshaft. The 454 is a big block.


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A stroker is: An engine that has had the length of the pistons travel extended through a machining operation or: In the case of a small block Chev you can fit the crank shaft from a different displacement engine into a block and create a stroker. The 383 stroker is a common one. Use a 350 CID block and a 400cid crank and conecting rods to get the 383 cid with out the reliability and life shortcomings of the 400 block. It is also possible to de-stroke an engine to get percise displacement for racing or special operational requirements.


Where is number one cylinder for a dodge 383?

The Dodge 383 is not a stroker like a Chevy small block engine. The 383 was a factory offering from Chrysler, and is one of the "B" series engines. It is very similar to the other Chrysler big blocks like the 413, 426, 400 and 440.


What is the firing order for a Chevy small block 383?

The 383 Stroker firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2


Where can you find a small block 400 Chevrolet?

They are becoming more scarce but many engine machine shops can still get or have, the blocks. Remember, they have NO water jacket, so if it's for regular street use, you would be better off getting an aftermarket block, for example a 426 small block from Sunnit or Paw or building a 383 stroker or just throw a small roots type blower on any stout engine.


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Where can a Chevy small block engine be purchased?

One can purchase a Chevrolet small-block engine from the original manufacturer or your local car dealer. One can also purchase a small-block engine from eBay.


Did dodge make a 396 engine?

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What engines fit 78 El Camino?

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