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*Ticker* · 07-02-2010, 09:56 AM

It's not a bolt-in, it's an overhaul. The block will need to be completely torn down and cleaned, bored and honed, etc. Most shops these days will do the clearancing for a 383 for free or at a very low cost because they know right where they need to do it and it's quick. BUT - this is very dependent on the kit; if it has stroker-clearanced rods then it doesn't take much but if it's got factory-style rods then it takes a fair bit of griding.

A pointer to the kit would be good - there are good ones out there, and some real junk...

07-02-2010, 09:56 AM	#3
Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: 383 stroker kit questions? It's not a bolt-in, it's an overhaul. The block will need to be completely torn down and cleaned, bored and honed, etc. Most shops these days will do the clearancing for a 383 for free or at a very low cost because they know right where they need to do it and it's quick. BUT - this is very dependent on the kit; if it has stroker-clearanced rods then it doesn't take much but if it's got factory-style rods then it takes a fair bit of griding. A pointer to the kit would be good - there are good ones out there, and some real junk...