Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - 388 stroker ?

I am wanting to build a 388 stroker for a dd. It will be going in either a 63 impala or an el camino. I have a stock 350 with a good 400 crank, so what kind of bang for the buck goodies can I use for this build. I am looking for great hp and torque. Thanks

You could use a set of Vortec style heads but would have to use a Vortec style intake due to the different bolt pattern. These heads have a 64 cc chamber and outflow the old "camel hump" heads. They are pretty cheap also. You can get them from a Chevy dealer new.

They would make excellent torque on a 383 and good horsepower for a DD.

I am wanting to build a 388 stroker for a dd. It will be going in either a 63 impala or an el camino. I have a stock 350 with a good 400 crank, so what kind of bang for the buck goodies can I use for this build. I am looking for great hp and torque. Thanks


If you plan on boring your block .060 I would get it sonic tested first, We don't see many GM blocks for performance builds that would be good at that bore.

vortec heads is a great start. im helping a friend with a similiar build. its an 86 regal, but staying with a 350 for now. will have edelbrock etec 200 (vortec based) heads performer rpm vortec intake, dynatech 1 3/4 long tubes, ultimate conveter 3000 stall 4.11's and an ed curtis custom cam 224/236 .601/.603 on a 110 lsa with 1.6 pro magnum rockers. should be a fun street car. a 383 with cast vortecs would be a torque monster.

What "goodies" are you talking about? Rotating assembly parts, cam, heads?

It all depends on your budget! Get your bottom end rock solid and build up from there. I built a 383 last year that made 506 hp and 489 ft pounds on pump gas, I could use it as a dd if I could afford to put gas in it! Feel free to ask questions if you want.

What "goodies" are you talking about? Rotating assembly parts, cam, heads?

Like roller cam set up, heads, pistons, rod I already have a 400 crank.

U probably need to go over to DRR for a ton of info.