How do you build a high performance Chevy small block engine?
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How much power can you get out of a 350 small block?
With a stock block, using after market crank, rods, pistons, bolts, heads, etc., you could expect a small block 350 to make upwards of 450 HP and for it to reliably handle upwards of 550 – 600 HP, and a big block with the same aftermarket components to make power in the 500 to 600 HP area, and be able to handle upwards …
What is a 400 stroker?
This is a stock style setup, featuring a 3.750″ stroke. This is the largest stroker combination available for the Chevy 400, using a 4.000″ stroke to achieve 434 cubic inches of displacement. This configuration will be more bottom-end heavy than the others, with less emphasis on top-end power.
Can a 383 stroker make 500 hp?
That combo would probably make around 465 hp and nearly 500 lb-ft, but at less rpm. But never mind that….Hot Rod’s Proven Recipe For A Simple Chevy 383 That Knocks Down 500 HP And 500 LB-FT.
| True 383 Power | ||
|---|---|---|
| RPM | LB-FT | HP |
| 4,700 | 502 | 449 |
| 4,800 | 500 | 457 |
| 4,900 | 496 | 462 |
How do you make a SBC 350 into a 383?
How to Convert a 350 Into a 383 Stroker
- Purchase and install a 383 stroker crankshaft, rod and 10.5-to-1 piston set.
- Install a set of four-bolt steel main caps over the center two crankshaft mains if you’re using a two-bolt-main block.
- Install a set of ported L31 Vortec cylinder heads.