The 383 doesn't overheat like the 400 and provides more power than a 350. Being the "just right" Goldilocks of muscle-car ...

When I set out to build a Chevy 383 stroker motor there was one thing that I found very important and that was resources. Horsepower numbers and timeslips don't mean anything to you or me when the ...

The 383 stroker engine, a modified version of the Chevrolet small-block V-8, remains a favorite among muscle car enthusiasts ...

Stroke StuffingAll production small-block Chevys share the same deck height of 9.025 inches. Stroke, connecting-rod length, and block deck height are the variables the engine designer must play with ...

The difference between a stroker engine and a regular engine lies primarily in the choice of crankshaft. In the case of the ...

For the 1969 model year, the best-handling Camaro you could buy was the small-blocked Z/28. Half a century later, the aftermarket can improve the pony car with proper muscle and sports car-like ...

Chevrolet enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with the custom 383 Stroker and stock 454 engines. The Stroker is a small-block, and is a favorite of any buyer wanting to get a power boost without the ...

Some of you may remember the Jan. '07 issue, where we began assembling components for a stroked 383 Chevy small-block engine. The idea back then was to build a California smog-legal engine that could ...