hi all. im scott. iv got a 1981 corvette.

i want to turn the engine into a 383 stroker as im removing all the emmissions crap. i want to buy a stroker kit from enginekits.com. was hoping some one could just let me no if what im buyings correct as im new to all this. i will be having the engine professionally bored but the guys like rocking horse **** to get hold of so i cant ask him.
basically im looking at buying :

Hyper Coated FT Pistons 11.1/64 9.8/76 9906HC (i think i need the .030 am i right?)
5.7" GM Resized Connecting Rods (Press Pin Only)
CR3 Rods w/ARP Bolts (i think this is an upgrade for the above)
Street/Strip Cast Piston Rings
King Rod Bearings
King Main Bearings
NEW Cast Stroker Crank
Full Gasket Set (2-Pc. Seal/Carb. Only)
Moly Rings
Balance (Inc. Flexplate, Balancer, 2-Pc.)
Fel Pro Gaskets Upgrade to 84' 2pc Seal

thats the kit.

additionally to that im buying:

Camshaft:
E1015P
Melling Select Performance
.465/.488 Lift - 224°/234° @ .050
12 LB

Product Description

• 290°/300° Adv. Dur.
• 112° Lobe Center
• 71° Overlap

• Idle Quality: Fair with lope
• Power Range: 2000 - 4800 RPM
• Good choice for light towing
• Recommended spring pressure 110lbs. for valve on seat; 280lbs. for valve open
• Compression: 10.3:1 or less
• Transmission: Stock auto or Manual
• Recommended for mild bracket racing

Heads:

60739
Edelbrock
Chevy 302, 327, 350, 400 Cylinder Head, Performer RPM, Aluminum, Assembled, 70cc Chamber, 185cc Intake Runner , Straight Plug
35 LB

and a edelbrock performer air gap intake manifold.


please help cheers

 

just a few questions....

 

yer its an untouched block. stripped and cleaned it myself. i want it to be strip/street useable. hopin for bout 400bhp n loadsa torque.

what cam would you recommend for it?
computers going carbs going dizz and putting an older th350 trans in. or would u go to the 400??
i believe the makes powerhouse. it ses its a powerhouse stroke kit

 

haha small world man i contacted you on msn bout removing the emissions. your right n pic was real helpful thanks.

 

PM sent

 

subscribed... Im thinking of similar plans for my 78 with a crate 350. Be sure and report back if you get it figured out and what the outcome is! Good luck

 

Looks like a nice 380-400hp combo. You will get a lot of opinions on your cam choice and the decision is up to you, but know that bigger is not always better.

 

here is what i think...

 

cheers. 450bhp n 450+ torque sounds good to me. only 22 so insurance will love me lol. ill look into tht cam. do u no n e other stroke kits that are reasonably priced. i dont mean cheap but ya know just not gunna cost the earth lol

 

as far as im aware its never been touched. the guy i bought it from ses its all stock. never been modified and as fair as im awake has never been out the car before. are there n e tell tail signs i can look for

 

http://www.streamlineus.com/ShowItem...r%20Chevy.aspx

would tht suit the engine.

 

yes perfect and B&M make a similar one but i think B&M,s transmissions are not what they used to be. i still love their holeshot converters though. i have not blown up either of my 2 ( a 3000 and a 2500)with relentless poundings over 5 years.

with your engine i would not take anyones word on anything until you have seen it with your own 2 eyes. i would strip it down to a bear short motor. check it over for sleeves or any damage to the cylinders where it may have thrown a leg out of bed once. have a machine shop go over it completely and measure it up to see what you working with... then you can be assured that this will make a nice,safe 383 block.

skat or eagle rotating assemblies are very popular and well priced. since you starting from a bare block i think 5.7 rods are the way to go.around here i know ehere i would shop for my next 383 kit but im not really in a location to recommend one for you. i do know that cnc motorsports has a good reputation and alot of choices in 383 kits.

http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/category.asp?CtgID=20134

 

excellent. well the blocks stripped n looks in good condition. ill get it checked over but im fairly sure it original ill let u no. so the stroker kit i listed. the cam u suggested and that transmission are all good.

 

-the cam is definatly a sweet piece for good power and nice driveability and with a 383 its going to be all smiles. it requires a cam button yada yada but roller is the way to go. no headaches of cam run in,special oils,wiped lobes but also this is just my choice on cam for a 383. there are thousands of choices out there and everyone has different tastes.

- the transmission is an easy swap and should have a warranty. that all depends on your budget and time as there are many more options out there with overdrives transmissions etc but with that comes modifications and $$$... this just depends how far you want to go.

-powerhouse 383 kits i cant comment. i dont know of them . someone else will have to chime in on ft pistons etc.

 

had a loos at that website. think ur suggestion looks better then mine. i saw this one do i want 9.9 - 1 pistons or 10.7 - 1.

saw this one in my prica range as well
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/produ...40&CtgID=20134

 

he wont make 450hp with those heads, and that cam is way to small, and what kind of intake? carb? exhaust?

for what is there so far, i would put him at around 375hp max... unless head work, and bigger cam....

you dont get 400-550hp without a lot more into it... imho...

i am at 436tq at the rear wheels and my build is way more...it is not that easy, .... cam... .500+ duration on exhaust/intake should be greater that 235 @50* got to go aftermarket heads or very good porting and polishing and port-matching... good long tube headers and good exhaust... big carb....

but you dont get 450 hp with just a mild cam change and a basic engine rebuild which this is.

and if you go flat tappet, you are asking for problems.... and less hp

 

Hi Scott-
I ordered and installed the Powerhouse kit almost identical to what you describe. I, however, retained the original 76cc heads which I had reconditioned and used the flat tappet cam supplied by them. I only have 205 miles on it so far but am all smiles. In city traffic I drive it like a powerglide, 4 speed using first and fourth only. Plenty of low end torque so not a lot of shifting required. Light to light using all four gears is one helluva lotta fun. Make sure they balance the rotating assy, they balanced mine and so far it's the best running motor I ever built. Good luck
Larry

 

There is no way you will get 450hp out of those heads, even with the 119661 cam. You want 450hp, pony up for some AFRs.

 

what i think again.

 

None of this stuff is purchased. I'm looking for suggestions before I buy. Cam has been
changed for the crane cam suggested. Also think I'm gunna go for the stroker kit suggested. As for heads if u cud say which model I'll look into cost. I have an edelbrock
1406 carb which I don't think I'll b using as I believe it's to small. Exhaust will be changed
aswell so no exhaust either.