383 stroker crankshaft question
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383 stroker crankshaft question alright, found out that my crankshaft/rod bearings are shot. My question is can i put a stroker crank in without any clearence issues or anything needed replaced. And would I gain anything by doing this powerwise?. I found a SCAT 383 stroker crank on ebay for about $200 shipped. any other suggestions would also be helpful, but i am on a very tight budget so replacing the whole bottom end would be a no go. Thanks
i wouldnt trust a $200 scat crank from ebay....you get what you pay for. If you wanna end up rebuilding your motor again i say go ahead and do it...very tight budgets and performance rebuilds dont go together
Clearencing would be a must. You will not gain anything worth a **** if you just stroke the bottom end w/ nothing else. I suggest having the bottom end rebuilt using as much of the original rotating assy. as you can and concentrate on your top top end. Increasing displacement and not accommodating the top end will do nothing impressive and you'd be extremely disappointed w/ the results.
It may not be necessary to get pistons. The bore can be measured by a competent machine shop (hopefully you have one of those around) and if the bore is still true then all you'd need is a hone, new rings and bearings.
What SS RRR means is that if you stay stock stroke you may not need new pistons. With a stroker you absolutely do.
Making power is about airflow and the stock shortblock can move more air than the stock topend allows it too, hence adding displacement without upgrading the topend wont add power, you go cheap and it is likely to actually reduce power.
Making power is about airflow and the stock shortblock can move more air than the stock topend allows it too, hence adding displacement without upgrading the topend wont add power, you go cheap and it is likely to actually reduce power.
