Okay to build a 383 stroker myself??
03-04-2008, 06:32 PM
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Okay to build a 383 stroker myself?? This fall I plan to be installing a stroker kit. I will have the machine work done by a pro...but I would like to build the engine myself. Is this a totally crazy idea? I would do it in the shop at my college. I have read alot about them and I think it could be done. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys
03-04-2008, 07:11 PM
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for a first-timer, you'll be in for A LOT of work and frustration haha. but, how else can you learn other than doing it yourself? will you have a professional watching over you?
03-04-2008, 07:17 PM
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The head automotive instructer will be there. He has been in the industry for 20 years or so and has his masters but I'm not sure if he has done any performance based stuff..but he seems to know what he is talking about.
03-04-2008, 10:13 PM
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i say go for it. who knows... someday people may be paying YOU to build THEIR engines, haha. it will DEFINITELY be rewarding to say "yea, i built my own motor." there are so many people out there that send off their car and within less than a week, they have an extra 150+ hp. they're all cocky about it and yet, they couldn't tell you how it was done... it pisses me off lol.
03-04-2008, 10:19 PM
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I say no. Do a stock rebuild get familiar with assembling part of it, then base your own judgement. If you feel ur comfortable with all the clearancing and what not, then assemble it.
03-05-2008, 08:25 AM
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shouldn't be a big deal at all. I've put together a bottom end and it's all in taking the time to measure things and do it correctly. You have a good opportunity to assemble it with free tools and a watchful eye which is a huge advantage. A lot of us do it with a book while trying to be meticulous and then pray.
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03-05-2008, 01:39 PM
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I would be sending the crank pistons rods etc to the machine shop along with the block, and I would be buying new heads so some of the more complicated stuff will be taken care of. I think I'm going to go for it...if I screw it up I'll just have to ride my bike or pimp around in my 86 baby blue mercury lynx with a big bad 1.9L.
03-05-2008, 06:01 PM
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Go for it. Its not that hard as long as you keep your clearances right. MAKE SURE to check twice and do the work once. Its not hard to do once youve learned it. Also with the instructor looking over your shoulder youll be fine.
