The difference between a stroker engine and a regular engine lies primarily in the choice of crankshaft. In the case of the ...

Stroker motors are all the rage these days, especially stroked small-blocks. One of the most popular combinations is the 383 small-block, which traditionally combines a 0.030-over 350 block with the 3 ...

Chevrolet enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with the custom 383 Stroker and stock 454 engines. The Stroker is a small-block, and is a favorite of any buyer wanting to get a power boost without the ...

01Sitting on an engine stand and covered in grime and rust, this Vortec 4800 had reached the end of its life. In order to be reborn as a 383 stroker, we first needed to tear it down. See All 29 ...

We all love small-blocks, and many of us love cubic inches even more. But, let's face it; the 350- turned 383-c.i.d. "stroker" (a normal stock-block engine with the "stroke" of the pistons increased ...

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For those of us who are GM performance car and truck enthusiasts, the letters "LS" signify reliable, modern, efficient power. Replacing the venerable small-block Chevy in the late '90s, the LS engine ...