383 stoker for an 86 camaro
09-10-2003, 09:34 PM
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383 stoker for an 86 camaro
i am finally able 2 rebuild and restore my car 
YA! and i want a 383 stoker but i have very little experince in stoker engines i know i have 2 have a 350 block with a 400 crank but what makes the stoker a stoker?
YA! and i want a 383 stoker but i have very little experince in stoker engines i know i have 2 have a 350 block with a 400 crank but what makes the stoker a stoker?
09-10-2003, 09:49 PM
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"Stroker" means the stock cankshaft has been replace with one that has a longer stroke. That's about it.
Since you have a 86 model, this post would be best answered on 3rd Gen Tech. Moving it there.
Since you have a 86 model, this post would be best answered on 3rd Gen Tech. Moving it there.
09-10-2003, 11:55 PM
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Yes, if the stroke is longer it will hit the heads, or valves when they open. The rod and pistons will need to be changed so that it all fits in the cylinder.
Example:
My cylinder length is 9" (deck height) my crank is a Scat 350sbc 3.75" vs. stock 3.48", my rods are 6" vs. stock 5.7", and my piston compression height is 1.125" vs. stock ~1.56"
You take half the stroke, add the rod length & piston height, and it should total to the deck height.
3.75"/2= 1.875"
1.875"+6.00"+1.125"=9"
Example:
My cylinder length is 9" (deck height) my crank is a Scat 350sbc 3.75" vs. stock 3.48", my rods are 6" vs. stock 5.7", and my piston compression height is 1.125" vs. stock ~1.56"
You take half the stroke, add the rod length & piston height, and it should total to the deck height.
3.75"/2= 1.875"
1.875"+6.00"+1.125"=9"
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