383/388 Chevy stroker
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A 383 is a 350 block bored +0.030" with a 3.750" crank. A 388 is a 350 block bored +0.060" with a 3.750" crank. The 383/388 SBC stroker has become one of the most popular engines in the history of the small block Chevy. The only engine that surpasses it in volume is the production 305 and 350 SBC. | A 383 is a 350 block bored +0.030" with a 3.750" crank. A 388 is a 350 block bored +0.060" with a 3.750" crank. The 383/388 SBC stroker has become one of the most popular engines in the history of the small block Chevy. The only engine that surpasses it in volume is the production 305 and 350 SBC. | ||
| − | A 388 can also be achieved by boring a 350 block +0. | + | A 388 can also be achieved by boring a 350 block +0.030" and using a 3.80" crank. |
The following article will help the new engine builder to better understand the details involved in building this powerplant. | The following article will help the new engine builder to better understand the details involved in building this powerplant. | ||
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<tr><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">Water pump (P/N 88894341): </td><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">Cast iron</td></tr> | <tr><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">Water pump (P/N 88894341): </td><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">Cast iron</td></tr> | ||
<tr><td style="background-color: rgb(237, 243, 254);">Recommended fuel: </td><td style="background-color: rgb(237, 243, 254);">87 octane</td></tr> | <tr><td style="background-color: rgb(237, 243, 254);">Recommended fuel: </td><td style="background-color: rgb(237, 243, 254);">87 octane</td></tr> | ||
| − | <tr><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">Ignition timing: </td><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">32º BTDC total @ 4000 rpm w/o vacuum | + | <tr><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">Ignition timing: </td><td style="background-color: rgb(230, 255, 255);">32º BTDC total @ 4000 rpm w/o vacuum adva |
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