by billski Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:45 pmGot a GREAT deal on a professionally built 383 that someone never installed and sat for 20 years. Having a mechanic/friend go through it. Perfect condition but a few upgrades like a better cam, valve springs, timing gears and chain, gaskets, etc. Taking pics of the build and will post soon. Too busy with Baker's 2016 to post yet. I'll have engine pics, swap pics, and finished pics. And my 350 will be for sale once the swap is complete if anyone nearby is interested.
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Swapping out my 350 for a 383!
billski- Number of posts : 262
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Sounds like a Great Score! Congrats and can't wait to see what it looks like! 
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billski- Number of posts : 262
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I wanted ready for the Baker's show but just not possible. The 350 was removed today. Now all the parts swap and getting ready to install 383. Can't wait!
savage- Number of posts : 2626
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You didn't waste any time geting to it after show (missed seeing everbody Sun) Sound like a nice upgrade for your Sweet van.
billski- Number of posts : 262
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The 383 is in! Sounds awesome! Having a few more things done while it's in the shop like: going two sizes small on the front tires (2" narrower and 2" lower); lowering the back 1" to balance off the front tires; having the exhausts going straight back instead of dumping out the sides. My mechanic also cleaned up all the wiring, made adjustments, etc. As soon as I have time I'll post some pics. May be a week or so still since I'm, fortunately, swamped with work.
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A MOPAR in a Chevy? I wantta see this! That's better then a Chevy in a MOPAR any day!!
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That Van just keeps on getting BETTER...if that's even possible!!! 
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billski- Number of posts : 262
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The 383 is a 350 Chevy motor bored to 383, balanced, and blueprinted. Not on a dyno yet but should be just over 400hp. It sounds AWESOME! Haven't driven it yet. Should be done this week.
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69A100 (and billski), the 383 is a reference to a common chevy stroker built from a 350 block (.030 over bore) and a 400 crank.
http://www.gearheadgeek.com/ghgj/index.php/49-54-data/general-chevy-data/chevy-bore-and-stroke-data
350 4.000" bore, 3.48" stroke.
383 4.030" bore, 3.75" stroke.
400 4.125" bore, 3.75" stroke.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/ccrp-0808-383-stroker-small-block-chevy/
http://www.gearheadgeek.com/ghgj/index.php/49-54-data/general-chevy-data/chevy-bore-and-stroke-data
350 4.000" bore, 3.48" stroke.
383 4.030" bore, 3.75" stroke.
400 4.125" bore, 3.75" stroke.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/ccrp-0808-383-stroker-small-block-chevy/
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