looking a 383 stroker kit
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That is for a Gen 1 SBC, and will not work in our cars. Expect to pay $2000+ for a rotating assembly for a 383 LSx motor. Do not waste your money on a 383, spend the extra $500 and get a 402, or stick with a 346-347. I have a 382 and while I like it, the added performance is not worth what I paid for it. I wish I threw a few more dollars at it and went with a 402, or put the additional money I already paid towards better heads than a stroker crank.
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no its in there.... here it is
Chevy 350 5.7 (97-00) LS1, Roller Cam, Corvette, Vin "G" 1257 $485 $715 $1209 HP Kit Avail
Chevy 350 5.7 (97-00) LS1, Roller Cam, Corvette, Vin "G" 1257 $485 $715 $1209 HP Kit Avail
That is for a Gen 1 SBC, and will not work in our cars. Expect to pay $2000+ for a rotating assembly for a 383 LSx motor. Do not waste your money on a 383, spend the extra $500 and get a 402, or stick with a 346-347. I have a 382 and while I like it, the added performance is not worth what I paid for it. I wish I threw a few more dollars at it and went with a 402, or put the additional money I already paid towards better heads than a stroker crank.
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That is for a Gen 1 SBC, and will not work in our cars. Expect to pay $2000+ for a rotating assembly for a 383 LSx motor. Do not waste your money on a 383, spend the extra $500 and get a 402, or stick with a 346-347. I have a 382 and while I like it, the added performance is not worth what I paid for it. I wish I threw a few more dollars at it and went with a 402, or put the additional money I already paid towards better heads than a stroker crank.
Will a LS1/LS6 punch out to a streetable 402?
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the most cost effective way is a 6.0 block for a 40Xci motor whether it be an iron block lq9 or slightly more costly Al LS2. I agree with mike save the money and do FI or big cubes IMHO
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That is for a Gen 1 SBC, and will not work in our cars. Expect to pay $2000+ for a rotating assembly for a 383 LSx motor. Do not waste your money on a 383, spend the extra $500 and get a 402, or stick with a 346-347. I have a 382 and while I like it, the added performance is not worth what I paid for it. I wish I threw a few more dollars at it and went with a 402, or put the additional money I already paid towards better heads than a stroker crank.
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But a well put together 402 will make short work of a well put together 383. More cubes are better, but I would take bore over stroke. I knew that, and for some reason I didn't listen.
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There are "few" 402's that will make shot work of my 383 combo.Short work implies that a 383 has no chance...I don't see it that way...but I do respect 402's for the power they produce.
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Your posts are very confusing to say the lest.In your first post you state stay with the 346...which has 37 less cubic inches than a 383 that supposedly doesn't make satisfactory power in your opinion.Then on the other hand you believe that a 402 which is only 19 cubic inches bigger than a 383 will make much greater power.Apparently your 382 lacks a good set up if the power out put (HP & "torque") isn't sufficiently greater than your original 346 set up.Please post your complete 382 combo...obviously something is lacking.
There are "few" 402's that will make shot work of my 383 combo.Short work implies that a 383 has no chance...I don't see it that way...but I do respect 402's for the power they produce.
There are "few" 402's that will make shot work of my 383 combo.Short work implies that a 383 has no chance...I don't see it that way...but I do respect 402's for the power they produce.
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I have the LS6 that came in my Z. I have done nothing to the engine itself but I do have a CAI and LT headers. What would be the best engine for me to go with? I think I would rather sleeve my LS6 to punch out to 402 rather than buy an LS2 short block.
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My posts make perfect sense. A 402 has a larger bore than a 383/382. A larger bore allows more air to be moved into and out of the cylinder quickly by allowing the use of larger valves. I would take a 376(stock cube LS3, just for displacement's sake) over a 383 on that alone. Keeping a shorter stroke and a larger bore reduces piston speed, allowing you to safely run higher RPM's. A 382 has the same bore as a 346, it just has a longer throw to the crank. Yes, a 382 will make more power than a 346 when set up equally, however your money is better spent on increasing the bore if you are trying to make more power by adding displacement. What is your setup, if I may ask? PM me if you want to keep it a secret.
No secret here...most of it in my sig.Additional mods...TCI balancer,HS rockers,smith brothers push rods,Melling (96) oil pump.and Comp lifters.
Again,what is that 382 set up that your so disappointed with??
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Agreed,the larger bore will help unshroud the valves which will also help with air displacment (better breathing).If all you did was increase the crank size to a 4.00" stroke (382) and expected that along to make big power...then obviously you were sadly mistaken.
No secret here...most of it in my sig.Additional mods...TCI balancer,HS rockers,smith brothers push rods,Melling (96) oil pump.and Comp lifters.
Again,what is that 382 set up that your so disappointed with??
No secret here...most of it in my sig.Additional mods...TCI balancer,HS rockers,smith brothers push rods,Melling (96) oil pump.and Comp lifters.
Again,what is that 382 set up that your so disappointed with??
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ummm i like that idea! would that be the cheaper way to go??? also any other parts that i will need to finish it off?
Using a 4" crank will turn your LS1 into a 383ci. This is going to give you more torque. We recommend Callies and Diamond components http://hinsonsupercars.com/s-259-engine.aspx
Let me know if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help you out.
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Let me know if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help you out.
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From: sterling ct
383 lingenfelter 532rwhp 472tq tea tfs 215, vengeance ported fast 92 and ls2 throttle body, vengeance vrx5 cam, yella terra rockers, kooks 1 3/4 w 3x3 catted x pipe, ati underdrive, meziere electric water pump, built and tuned by the vette doctors
402, bring it on....
402, bring it on....