Will I be disappointed?

Klamath · 06-30-2009, 11:55 PM

Hello, I have an opportunity to get a 383 for my 68 Sport Satellite. I have heard by some that the 383 was the boat anchor of the big blocks and not worth building, so I would like to have some of your input. This car will just be used as a street car, but I want to be able to have fun with it.

Thank You

78D200 · 07-01-2009, 01:19 AM

Those people should be slapped, kicked, and locked in the closet under the stairs. (I'm a huge fan of the 383 big block motors

)

The 383 big block is a great motor with a good amount of cylinder wall material and can be built up quiet nicely. I built one a few years back that was making just under 600 HP and globs of torque.

I would buy it as long as it is in good running order. If it needs to be freshened up, thats no big deal. A mild cam, 750 carb, Performer/Performer RPM intake, 1 3/4" tube headers, and a good ignition setup will get you a good amount of power, and that is before any cylinder head work.

68 Sat · 07-01-2009, 08:44 AM

Engine Masters either May or June issue has a great article on the 383. It's compression and stroke are superior to engines like the 396. You can create serious power with a few bolt ons and it is reliable power plant. Check it out. I think you'll change your mind.

67 GTX · 07-01-2009, 08:56 AM

the 383 is a great motor
it is no 440, but you can get some serious power out of a 383

Klamath · 07-01-2009, 08:04 PM

So it is similer powerwise to a chevy 396? If so, I will get it and start working on it. Can you post a link fo the Engine Master write up? For a simple build, 1 3/4" headers, 262 or 268 comp cam, Edelbrock Performer intake, 650-750 carb and Ignition upgrade, would it reach 400hp?
Thank You

scotts74birds · 07-01-2009, 08:22 PM

Check out Muscle motors and 440 source for stroker kits for the 383. Also watch the clip on Mopar Action 's website regarding the 383/496stroker build they are giving away. I think the result was 538 hp and 618ftlb torque.

67 GTX · 07-01-2009, 09:26 PM

well, the 396 chevy is a very powerful motor
think of it as
396>383
440>396

78D200 · 07-02-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klamath

So it is similer powerwise to a chevy 396? If so, I will get it and start working on it. Can you post a link fo the Engine Master write up? For a simple build, 1 3/4" headers, 262 or 268 comp cam, Edelbrock Performer intake, 650-750 carb and Ignition upgrade, would it reach 400hp?
Thank You

A 650 carb is a little ont he small side with those other parts. I'd go with a 750 that way there, if you deside to upgrade the cam to a larger one or add more stuff to it, you don'thave to buy another carb.

With what you have planned, you should come very close to 400 Hp if not more.

68 Sat · 07-02-2009, 01:34 PM

I can not find the link on-line, but if you send me your address I'll photo-copy it and send it to you. Try www.enginemasters.com . I can't find the link but maybe you can.

68 Sat · 07-02-2009, 05:22 PM

Guys,

excuse my ignorance but can someone explain to me what a stroker kit is?

Polaradude · 07-02-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Sat

Guys,

excuse my ignorance but can someone explain to me what a stroker kit is?

A Stroker kit is an aftermarket assembly that increases the displacement of a reciprocating engine by increasing the travel of the piston (that is, the piston moves further up and/or down in the cylinder). This is done by using a different crankshaft where the crank pin is moved further away from the center of the axis of rotation of the crankshaft. While this increases displacement and torque it can potentially lower the limit to which the motor can rev safely compared to the stock configuration.

Polaradude · 07-02-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klamath

Hello, I have an opportunity to get a 383 for my 68 Sport Satellite. I have heard by some that the 383 was the boat anchor of the big blocks and not worth building, so I would like to have some of your input. This car will just be used as a street car, but I want to be able to have fun with it.

Thank You

Here's what ya should do, put that 383 on a pallet and ship that boat anchor right up to my house.. I'll pay the freight, no probs. It's probably just in your way, I'll help ya out.

67 GTX · 07-02-2009, 06:54 PM

haha
dream on polara

scotts74birds · 07-02-2009, 08:00 PM

Ya need a 383 that bad, Po-diddy, I'll meet you at the Ste. Marys and float one across to ya! Shame I'm not allowed across the border. Bwaahahaha!

Klamath · 07-02-2009, 11:07 PM

Well it is in my equipment shop now waiting to be brought down to the machine shop. Thank you all for your help on this, I will keep you updated on how the motor turns out, and the progress of my car of the next few months.

78D200 · 07-04-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klamath

Well it is in my equipment shop now waiting to be brought down to the machine shop. Thank you all for your help on this, I will keep you updated on how the motor turns out, and the progress of my car of the next few months.

Sounds good. I can't wait to hear about it and see pics.

67 GTX · 07-04-2009, 06:00 PM

2x on pics

06-30-2009, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Klamath Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Will I be disappointed? Hello, I have an opportunity to get a 383 for my 68 Sport Satellite. I have heard by some that the 383 was the boat anchor of the big blocks and not worth building, so I would like to have some of your input. This car will just be used as a street car, but I want to be able to have fun with it. Thank You

07-01-2009, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
78D200 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 3,390	Those people should be slapped, kicked, and locked in the closet under the stairs. (I'm a huge fan of the 383 big block motors) The 383 big block is a great motor with a good amount of cylinder wall material and can be built up quiet nicely. I built one a few years back that was making just under 600 HP and globs of torque. I would buy it as long as it is in good running order. If it needs to be freshened up, thats no big deal. A mild cam, 750 carb, Performer/Performer RPM intake, 1 3/4" tube headers, and a good ignition setup will get you a good amount of power, and that is before any cylinder head work. __________________ Tim and Heather 1968 Plymouth Valiant - Heading for paint soon 4.0HO/AW4/NP231 doubler/D44 f/r (hybrid) w/5.38 gears & locked/38s

07-01-2009, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
68 Sat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 198	383 Engine Masters either May or June issue has a great article on the 383. It's compression and stroke are superior to engines like the 396. You can create serious power with a few bolt ons and it is reliable power plant. Check it out. I think you'll change your mind. Last edited by 68 Sat; 07-01-2009 at 12:05 PM.

07-01-2009, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Posts: 4,093	the 383 is a great motor it is no 440, but you can get some serious power out of a 383 __________________ 1967 Plymouth GTX 440/4-Speed/Dana 60

07-01-2009, 09:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Posts: 4,093	well, the 396 chevy is a very powerful motor think of it as 396>383 440>396 __________________ 1967 Plymouth GTX 440/4-Speed/Dana 60

07-01-2009, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Klamath Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	So it is similer powerwise to a chevy 396? If so, I will get it and start working on it. Can you post a link fo the Engine Master write up? For a simple build, 1 3/4" headers, 262 or 268 comp cam, Edelbrock Performer intake, 650-750 carb and Ignition upgrade, would it reach 400hp? Thank You

07-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
scotts74birds Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan thumb, home of the Michigan Militia Posts: 1,088	Check out Muscle motors and 440 source for stroker kits for the 383. Also watch the clip on Mopar Action 's website regarding the 383/496stroker build they are giving away. I think the result was 538 hp and 618ftlb torque.

07-02-2009, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
68 Sat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 198	383 build engine masters I can not find the link on-line, but if you send me your address I'll photo-copy it and send it to you. Try www.enginemasters.com . I can't find the link but maybe you can.

07-02-2009, 05:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
68 Sat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 198	stroker kit? Guys, excuse my ignorance but can someone explain to me what a stroker kit is?

07-02-2009, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Posts: 4,093	haha dream on polara __________________ 1967 Plymouth GTX 440/4-Speed/Dana 60

07-02-2009, 08:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
scotts74birds Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan thumb, home of the Michigan Militia Posts: 1,088	Ya need a 383 that bad, Po-diddy, I'll meet you at the Ste. Marys and float one across to ya! Shame I'm not allowed across the border. Bwaahahaha!

07-02-2009, 11:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Klamath Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Well it is in my equipment shop now waiting to be brought down to the machine shop. Thank you all for your help on this, I will keep you updated on how the motor turns out, and the progress of my car of the next few months.

07-04-2009, 06:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Posts: 4,093	2x on pics __________________ 1967 Plymouth GTX 440/4-Speed/Dana 60

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