383 stroker deal

[83HighSierra]

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.

[Fordeatinz71]

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...?

[83HighSierra]

it is completely complete with intake and carb everything needed to just drop it in and go

[Fordeatinz71]

heck yea man, $2,200 sounds like a good price...i'd jump on it myself...

[Lt.Del]

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

[Leadfoot]

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

[78ScottsdaleK20]

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?

[83HighSierra]

i got a th350 but i plan on dropping it and rebuilding it

[Lt.Del]

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.

[cruppert77]

the starter should still bolt up. it's still a 350 block.

[VileZambonie]

the starter should still bolt up. it's still a 350 block.

His original engine is a 305

[83HighSierra]

No im completely getting rid of my 305 and going to buy a 383 stroker roller motor complete.

[VileZambonie]

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.

[Lt.Del]

eggzackly

[jonkmbll89]

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.