Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

383 Stroker Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 9, 2002 | 03:26 PM
  #1  
QuicksilverRS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Austin, TX
Default 383 Stroker Question

Hello all, I'm new to this board because...well, I'm new to the world of LS1s! I just picked up a very clean bare bones LS1 block that has been bored 10 over stock. Plans for this bad boy (as you may have guessed from the title) are to turn it into a 383 stroker.

Now, by my calculations (which may be wrong) with it's current bore and with a 4.000 stroke I should have myself a nice little 383...and change. However, I've heard that LS1s seem to have a little trouble with piston slap. Would I be better off going with a larger bore and a little smaller stroke or what? Opinions are great, but even better are those out there with experience in this arena. I'd appreciate some feedback. Thanks all and I'm glad to be here.

Ryan
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2002 | 04:44 PM
  #2  
383ss's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,893
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS
Default Re: 383 Stroker Question

I have a 382 stroker (stock bore, 4" stroke), see sig for mods.

I think most people on here will agree that you should stay with a square or over square engine. Meaning your bore should be the same or more than your stroke.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2002 | 04:45 PM
  #3  
383ss's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,893
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS
Default Re: 383 Stroker Question

sig
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:15 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE