Building a Stroker
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Building a Stroker
I plan on building a stroker 383 for my '88 Vette but i need some guidance. I plan on building the bottom end up w/ the stock block, using the stock aluminum heads, but port & polishing them, matching the intake ports to the heads. Now, I have no clue what cam to run, should I change the intake to the Stealth Ram, and should I go true daul exhaust. If their is anything else I should be paying attention to what is it. Any feedback is appreciated.
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Re: Building a Stroker (vette88racer)
You can keep the stock type exhaust, but with longtube headers and new Y. Duals will probably make the best HP possible though. Just how much of a difference there is, i'm not sure, but its not an overwhelming amount.
You should change the intake, what you change it to is up to you. Superram, miniram, Stealthram.
I would probably go with a cam with about 220 duration @050" at least for a 383 with a different intake. But I'm not sure exactly what goes well with the Stealth, probably any cam with a strong midrange and top end.
You should change the intake, what you change it to is up to you. Superram, miniram, Stealthram.
I would probably go with a cam with about 220 duration @050" at least for a 383 with a different intake. But I'm not sure exactly what goes well with the Stealth, probably any cam with a strong midrange and top end.
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Re: Building a Stroker (vette88racer)
The very best advice I can give you is to call Frank Townsend. He's a pro race engine builder, he know's more about hot-rod engines than anyone I've ever met. He's been doing this for over 45 years and loves to spread the knowledge. 520-623-2335. Mention my name (eddie salinas), he'll be more than happy to kick around your options.
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