I'd like to rebuild my stock '97 Z-28 to a 383 stroker. I want approx 350 horsepower rear wheels. LT 1 is stock. What's the best way of doing it?
2006-08-30 08:21:54 · 12 answers · asked by C & Speed 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
I would recommend buying a crate engine from someone who has a wide variety available. I am including a web site with a chart for almost any conceivable use.
Knowing the 350 fairly well, I don't think you want a 383 unless you want either more torque or lots more power as you can get up to 375 hp and great torque and still have a daily driver.
2006-08-30 08:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bentley 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want a true 350 hp at the rear wheels, then you will need a motor that puts out about 425-450 net at the flywheel.
Often one can spend more money on a performance rebuild than buying a brand new crate motor, or after market build. Here is a link to a 383 that can hit 450 hp, yet costs the same as a crate motor. Comes with a warranty too.
2006-09-04 04:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by L96vette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To get 350 to the rear wheels you dont need a stroker. They already put 260 on average. Get a good cold air intake, some long tube headers, and 3" catback with a high flow cat. That should put down around 310. If the car is automatic get a 2800 rpm stall converter and a B&M shift kit. If its 6spd get a set of 4:10 rear gears! All that will make the car feel totally different for much less than a stroker motor!
2006-08-30 15:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Gregg H 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you want 350 hp to rear wheels?no way 350 torque but not hp.pull your engine out and buy pro stock pistons cam and crank and probably a 373 rear end.
2006-09-06 08:16:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way of doing it get your self down to the drag strip and ask some question to the drivers. big cam ? small cam ?what carb ? what cyl heads cast iron or aluminum?what inlet?
water pump electric/ manual what fan or fans electric/fixs
what exhaust theres a lot of questions you need to know or ask summit for a catalog
2006-09-05 07:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by chevyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact Schwanke Racing engines in Springfield Minnesota.
He buillds engines to your specs. He got my friends race engine for a super latemodel 600horsepower for $13,000.
www.schwankesealedengines.com
He will ship directly to your home. Contact him, and tell him what you want, he will give you aprice over the phone. His name is Tim
Schwanke.
2006-08-31 00:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by race21 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put a bottle and a different rear-end on it.
2006-09-06 17:02:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go with Gregg H
2006-08-30 15:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah just do bolt on parts and you should make that easy
2006-08-31 11:43:56 · answer #9 · answered by marcosm_65 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
don garlits
2006-09-01 18:23:06 · answer #10 · answered by zak_z 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋