What do I need to add to my Chevy 350 to turn it onto a Stroker?
Is the performance worth the extra buck?
Thanks|||The term "stroker" simply means that the crankshaft stroke has been increased above what originally came in the motor. The increase in stroke results in an increase in displacement. For example, a 327 and a 350 both have the same bore of 4.0", but the 350 has a .23" longer stroke, thus the 350 is actually a stroked large journal 327.
A popular stroker is the 383, which swaps the 3.48" stroke 350 crank for a 3.75" stroke 400 crank, but with the increased availability of aftermarket cranks in numerous strokes you can build strokers of several displacements not just the 383.|||Depends what size of stroked engine you want.
350 block:
The most popular is the 383 stroker 400sbc crank,400 rods.
there's also the 392 stroker(less known)pre1966 283 crank 400rods
There are also destroked motors:
335=350block,327 crank and rods many chevy small block
motors and all can be interchanged with little or no mods.
283,302DZ,305,307,327,350,400SB
Check your Chilton's manual for slight differences in size on parts of different years.Slight changes make a difference.
different size heads,valves,combustion chambers add or take
horsepower,compression,fuel/air intake.
Alot is possible and if you like power,worth it
Experiment with different heads,exhaust types(manifolds or headers).
Whatever you decide,Good Luck.
Talk to older racers and learn from them as well!|||A 350 stroker is a 350 block with a 400ci crank, a 400 crank has a longer stroke so when you install it in a 350 you'll get more cubic inches which is usually around 383 A.K.A. 383 stroker.the more cubic inches the more power.you'll have to take your 350 block to a machine shop and have it indexed for the 400 crank. I have a 383 in my truck and I think it was well worth the money.
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