Engine build and swap price

[fourspeedwagon]

Originally Posted by stsalvage

I've always thought 383 where over rated.If i wanted power and down right torq I build a 400 small block

I’m not sure about how great the 383 option is either— but I do know that the 400 block is a problem and that’s why they use the 350 block with 400 crank to get those extra inches. The 400s are too prone to overheating- not a fairy tale, I personally know 3 that it happened to.

[AussieinNC]

For an extra $100 you would be better of IMO, to go with https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp3833ct1

Roller cammed 383 stroker...just add carb, correct dist and water pump...

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

For an extra $100 you would be better of IMO, to go with https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp3833ct1

Roller cammed 383 stroker...just add carb, correct dist and water pump...

That's not a bad deal. On a side note, I don't understand why people think a 383 is overrated.

[AussieinNC]

The Summit page incorrectly says that 350 he was looking at needs a serpentine belt system...it doesnt...I just read the responses on Summit re the serpentine system,,,,m at Summit made a woopsy in a response.

The 383 I recommended is a full long block...sure it needs dressing...

But who would install a new engine without replacing water pump and new distributor with correct gear for roller cam...