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forestb · 05-18-2018, 11:58 AM

I am toying with the idea of getting a 383 stroker for my 62 c10. What brand would you all recommend. Would that even be a good engine for a truck. Does it have enough torque or would that depend on how it is built?

**Rickysnickers** · 05-18-2018, 01:02 PM

Lots of people are running a 383. It should be a fine engine for your truck. As far as torque, a lot of how much it makes depends on cam selection. I'm no pro at that by any stretch. I'll let more knowledgeable folks chime in on that one.

BigRandy · 05-18-2018, 06:34 PM

Are you looking for a crate motor? I know nothing about this guy but he has a zillion engine builds on YT. Claims to custom build from mild to wild using nothing but quality parts if you tell him what you want it to do. He does a lot of 383's.

https://www.proformanceunlimited.com/

forestb · 05-18-2018, 07:23 PM

Thanks I will take a look

Tom · 05-18-2018, 07:25 PM

The best brand of 383 is a chevy. Dodge 383's sucked.

87 STEPPER · 05-18-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRandy

Are you looking for a crate motor? I know nothing about this guy but he has a zillion engine builds on YT. Claims to custom build from mild to wild using nothing but quality parts if you tell him what you want it to do. He does a lot of 383's.

https://www.proformanceunlimited.com/

I just went to that web page and was lookin at this guys work and I was impressed so I went to bottom of the page to see where he's located and he's like 4 miles from my house that's crazy! im gonna have to go by his shop and ck it out.

BigRandy · 05-18-2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

I just went to that web page and was lookin at this guys work and I was impressed so I went to bottom of the page to see where he's located and he's like 4 miles from my house that's crazy! im gonna have to go by his shop and ck it out.

Been watching Doug's videos for years and he seems very passionate about his work. He'll tell you there are cheaper engines out there running cheaper parts that he won't touch.

Good luck!

forestb · 05-19-2018, 06:02 PM

When I said brand I meant more like edelbrock or blueprint rather than dodge chevy or ford.

I looked at that guys website and I am not really looking for a street strip engine. Just a street motor that’s fun and exciting to drive. The prices on thes engines are all over the place.

Kudzupatch · 05-21-2018, 10:02 PM

Chevrolet Performance offers at least one 383 and I would say it is hard to beat their reputation.

05-18-2018, 11:58 AM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Best brand of engine I am toying with the idea of getting a 383 stroker for my 62 c10. What brand would you all recommend. Would that even be a good engine for a truck. Does it have enough torque or would that depend on how it is built?

05-18-2018, 01:02 PM	#2
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,933	Re: Best brand of engine Lots of people are running a 383. It should be a fine engine for your truck. As far as torque, a lot of how much it makes depends on cam selection. I'm no pro at that by any stretch. I'll let more knowledgeable folks chime in on that one.

05-18-2018, 06:34 PM	#3
BigRandy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 156	Re: Best brand of engine Are you looking for a crate motor? I know nothing about this guy but he has a zillion engine builds on YT. Claims to custom build from mild to wild using nothing but quality parts if you tell him what you want it to do. He does a lot of 383's. https://www.proformanceunlimited.com/

05-18-2018, 07:23 PM	#4
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: Best brand of engine Thanks I will take a look

05-18-2018, 07:25 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,691	Re: Best brand of engine The best brand of 383 is a chevy. Dodge 383's sucked. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

05-19-2018, 06:02 PM	#8
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: Best brand of engine When I said brand I meant more like edelbrock or blueprint rather than dodge chevy or ford. I looked at that guys website and I am not really looking for a street strip engine. Just a street motor that’s fun and exciting to drive. The prices on thes engines are all over the place.

05-21-2018, 10:02 PM	#9
Kudzupatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GUNTERSVILLE Posts: 621	Re: Best brand of engine Chevrolet Performance offers at least one 383 and I would say it is hard to beat their reputation.



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