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In lay terms, can you tell me the pros/cons of a: 383 stroker"?
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Hi Ellsworth:
Yes in lay terms, and the short answers.
A 383 Stroker will have gobs of torque and horsepower, and use a bucket full of gas in a very short time.
The rest depends upon choices of camshafts, compression ratio, and how much one spends on lightening the internals like rods and pistons.
Such a motor can be easily built to produce 6-700 horsepower for racing or a fairly easy to handle 450 horsepower for street use.
Keep in mind though that the gas bill is going to be a beauty.
Good luck
Dan Liddy
Sarasota. Florida
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