Jimmyz

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I need expert advice on what to buy for a 383 forged storker kit and where to get it. I don't know much about these as far as parts. I will however be using a new short block or the one in the car now.

Please get help me get started with what I need...Here's my guess:

6125 Rods
JE custom pistons
Hastings rings
Callies/Lunati Crank
H series Bearings

Where do I go from here?

H82BBad

buy a kit, Mine originally came from thunder. Then you dont have to worry about getting all the right parts. I am going to finish putting mine together in the morning I wil let you know if I run into any snags.

Z06Les

Hi Jimmy,

Well, for expert advise I recommend you talk to Rob at Lamar Walden, that is where I go

As an amatuer with a checkbook I recommend getting the complete rotating assembly - again that is what I did, and I am more than happy with the result

Les
383 Z06
441 RWHP 445 RWTQ on baseline tune - more to come

Jimmyz

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Les - very funny

Mines much smaller than yours...............my checkbook that is.

I'll have him do the work, but I want to see if I can shave off some cost by purchasing the parts myself.

Glad to hear yours is making that type of rwtq!! That's what I'm looking for to.

Jim

93Polo

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Jimmy,

Walden has decent prices on strokers. I thought about piecing it out 1 part at a time. You can get some good deals on new in box stuff and it is easier to shell out 1 or 2g at a time. However, If a warranty issue pops up it is much easier to deal with if all parts came from the same place.

GTBMad

This supplier has a good package price on stroker kits

http://www.cmotorsports.com/98-02-fbody/engine.html

2001CamaroGuy

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For the block, you are better off using a "used" block as it has been heated/cooled so it will have gone through any core shift. The result after machean work will be a much better product that any new block you can buy.

Ron@Vengeance

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383?? Hell did ya ever make it out of the 13s with heads/cam/nitrous????

Jim, dont piece it together, I guarantee it will cost you in the long run. Stick with ONE shop you TRUST and let them take care of it.

kumar75150

Buy a rotating assembly instead of piecing it together.

I have a lunati motor for sale if you are interested. Comes with a warranty. PM me for details.

H82BBad

a couple of things about kits,
Mine is going together right now,
1. block Clearencing is needed for my rods
2 windage tray won't work I am looking into using a spacer on it.

Let you know if I come up with any more things to do.

Z06Les

Jim,

Good advise. BTW the ONLY way that car will handle more power is with sticky tires, in the past you have not been inclined to beef up the rear. More power on stock tires is a waste of $$$ IMO.

As far as picking a shop and sticking with them, damn straight. In my case it is Lamar's shop, and I am pleased with every step. HP increases are a journey, not a destination. A stroker will definitely help your RWHP some and your torque a bunch, but without sticky tires you are doomed to remaining a high 12 second car. You have the power now to be a low 12/high 11 second car. IMO save your money and buy some tires, replace the rear when it breaks (because break it will).

Les