Common questions

How many horsepower does a 383 stroker engine have?

How many horsepower does a 383 stroker engine have?

Here’s an affordable street-cruiser combination from the same shop that also builds winning Pro Mod engines. This 383 stroker small-block Chevy assembled by Mike Consolo at QMP Racing Engines peaked out at just over 500 horsepower and produced 430 lb-ft of torque or more throughout the entire dyno run–all on pump gas and with a respectable idle.

Can a stock 383 get close to 500 hp?

Most people over carb for there build and a 750 for a stock displacement 383 is probably the max. He is going to have to live with a little lope with the cam but a roller hydraulic will have the best street manners and less wear on the engine. Yes, NOS will get you there but the engine has to be built to take it or it can be a gernade.

How to get close to 500 hp with out a stroker?

With the engine blueprinted, quench build & aluminum heads will help with the pump gas (440 Source or Eddies) good matched cam & carb selection and what you have already listed should get you there. You should be able to run about 10.5 comp. with the right quench and alum. heads on pump premium.

What kind of pumper do I need for a 383?

A good Edel. intake and Holley 750 double pumper will fit under the hood. Most people over carb for there build and a 750 for a stock displacement 383 is probably the max. He is going to have to live with a little lope with the cam but a roller hydraulic will have the best street manners and less wear on the engine.

Here’s an affordable street-cruiser combination from the same shop that also builds winning Pro Mod engines. This 383 stroker small-block Chevy assembled by Mike Consolo at QMP Racing Engines peaked out at just over 500 horsepower and produced 430 lb-ft of torque or more throughout the entire dyno run–all on pump gas and with a respectable idle.

Most people over carb for there build and a 750 for a stock displacement 383 is probably the max. He is going to have to live with a little lope with the cam but a roller hydraulic will have the best street manners and less wear on the engine. Yes, NOS will get you there but the engine has to be built to take it or it can be a gernade.

With the engine blueprinted, quench build & aluminum heads will help with the pump gas (440 Source or Eddies) good matched cam & carb selection and what you have already listed should get you there. You should be able to run about 10.5 comp. with the right quench and alum. heads on pump premium.

A good Edel. intake and Holley 750 double pumper will fit under the hood. Most people over carb for there build and a 750 for a stock displacement 383 is probably the max. He is going to have to live with a little lope with the cam but a roller hydraulic will have the best street manners and less wear on the engine.

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Ruth Doyle