73-87chevytrucks.com

73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Performance => Topic started by: 83HighSierra on November 20, 2007, 09:37:58 pm

Title: 383 stroker deal
Post by: 83HighSierra on November 20, 2007, 09:37:58 pm
Over the past couple of months i have tore apart my 305 and have been in search of a bigger small block. a buddy of mine has a friend that he has known for about 10 years that builds motors. So tell me if this is a good deal or not please. He has a 383 stroker roller motor complete with 2.02 heads ready to drop in and all performance parts for $2200.
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: Fordeatinz71 on November 20, 2007, 10:03:34 pm
well, if it's all new, and built by someone who knows what they are doing, then i'd say it's worth it.  but, how "complete" is "complete"?  are you saying, intake/carb, distributor, accessories, everything...or just heads/shortblock...?
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: 83HighSierra on November 20, 2007, 10:38:36 pm
it is completely complete with intake and carb everything needed to just drop it in and go
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: Fordeatinz71 on November 20, 2007, 10:39:33 pm
heck yea man, $2,200 sounds like a good price...i'd jump on it myself...
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: Lt.Del on November 21, 2007, 07:12:40 am
Oh yeah.  I paid $2800 for my 4bolt main 383 minus carb.  I paid $400 for a new qjet.  So, I say it is a good deal.  You WILL be happy with a 383, no question.
http://www.delbridge.net/install (http://www.delbridge.net/install)
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: Leadfoot on November 21, 2007, 12:14:51 pm
Oh yeah.  I paid $2800 for my 4bolt main 383 minus carb.  I paid $400 for a new qjet.  So, I say it is a good deal.  You WILL be happy with a 383, no question.
http://www.delbridge.net/install (http://www.delbridge.net/install)
  I wouldn't be   ;D  way too small
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: 78ScottsdaleK20 on November 21, 2007, 04:26:20 pm
Sounds like a good deal to me. Rememebr though, if it souns to good to be true...

Fair going price for my neck of the woods for a performance 383 longblock only is $1998. Doesnt include Intake or Carb or any other accessories.

Make sure you ask all the right usual questions...including any kind of warranty if available.

Dont forget your going from a 305 to a 383...hows your tranny and drivetrain?
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: 83HighSierra on November 21, 2007, 07:13:52 pm
i got a th350 but i plan on dropping it and rebuilding it
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: Lt.Del on November 21, 2007, 07:48:33 pm
Quote
Quote from: SgtDel on Today at 08:12:40 AM
Oh yeah.  I paid $2800 for my 4bolt main 383 minus carb.  I paid $400 for a new qjet.  So, I say it is a good deal.  You WILL be happy with a 383, no question.
http://www.delbridge.net/install

  I wouldn't be     way too small

I thought we were talking small blocks and decent prices.  Yes it is a good deal. Everything but the starter will bolt onto the the 383's 350 block....alt, a/c brackets, fan, pwr steering, etc...It is the simplest swap w/ most increase for the money.
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: cruppert77 on November 24, 2007, 08:38:33 am
the starter should still bolt up. it's still a 350 block.
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: VileZambonie on November 24, 2007, 08:54:38 am
the starter should still bolt up. it's still a 350 block.

His original engine is a 305
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: 83HighSierra on November 24, 2007, 12:13:00 pm
No im completely getting rid of my 305 and going to buy a 383 stroker roller motor complete.
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: VileZambonie on November 24, 2007, 02:24:25 pm
OK clarification:

You stated you have a 305 - SGTDEL pointed out you will have to get a 350 starter if you do the swap. That's all that's being said here.
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: Lt.Del on November 25, 2007, 12:33:39 pm
eggzackly
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: jonkmbll89 on December 03, 2007, 09:56:08 pm
My brother bought his 383 for $2800 less carb. We beat the heck out of it doing street racing and it is still a dang good motor. $2200 is a good deal. 8)
Title: Re: 383 stroker deal
Post by: 79gmc1ton on March 17, 2008, 10:18:44 pm
definetly a good deal. I've go 2,400 into mine and paid 180.00 for my q jet. Hope your trans is ready for it. I burned my 700r4 up in a couple of months.