An LS 383 stroker kit takes the familiar LS engine platform and increases its displacement through a longer-stroke crankshaft and matched rotating components. Unlike the traditional Gen-I small-block Chevy 383, an LS-based 383 does not use the classic 3.750-inch-stroke formula.…
A BluePrint 383 takes the traditional small-block Chevy stroker formula and packages it as a factory-built crate engine rather than leaving the entire combination to a custom engine builder. BluePrint’s current GM-compatible 383 lineup includes engines built around a 3.750-inch…
A 350 to 383 stroker kit is one of the most established ways to increase displacement in a traditional small-block Chevy without replacing the original 350 block. The classic combination uses a 350-based block, a 3.750-inch stroke crankshaft, and pistons…
Learning how to build a 383 stroker starts with choosing the right small-block Chevy block and matching the crankshaft, rods, pistons, and machine work to the intended combination. The traditional SBC 383 is commonly built around a 350-based block with…
383 stroker horsepower can range from roughly 350 HP in a mild street combination to more than 500 HP in a properly matched high-performance build. The important point is that a 383’s displacement does not determine its final output by…
Choosing between a 383 stroker kit and a complete crate engine comes down to more than the advertised price or horsepower number. A stroker kit gives you control over the rotating assembly, compression, camshaft, cylinder heads, and overall engine combination,…
Buying a 383 stroker crate engine is about more than choosing an advertised horsepower number. Two engines can both be sold as 383s while using different blocks, rotating assemblies, cylinder heads, camshafts, compression ratios, induction systems, and levels of completion.…
What is a 383 stroker? A 383 stroker is a small-block V8 built with a longer crankshaft stroke and a combination of bore and stroke that increases displacement to approximately 383 cubic inches. In the most common Chevrolet Small Block…
A vehicle’s cooling system does a simple but critical job: move heat away from the engine and keep operating temperatures under control. That makes seemingly ordinary parts such as radiator hoses just as important to inspect as the radiator, thermostat,…
Windshield visibility depends on more than the glass itself. The right washer fluid, a properly working pump and spray system, and wiper blades that can actually clear the windshield all work together. For routine maintenance, that means keeping the reservoir…