Thread: Stroked 283??

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Originally posted by gassersrule_196
just cause you put a small journal 327 crank in a 283 doesnt mean its a 327. that makes 302 if bored.125 BTW tech ive got a 160 thermosat and it dont go over 165 the late blocks 64 and up are good for boring out because of higher nickel content the early blocks 57-63 and some early 64's arent so good lower nickel and they would get hot faster. and if you really want to go crazy make a 402. use a 1 inch stroker crank grind the pan rails down for clearance and with a bore job you've got 402 that combo is courtesy of big yohns racing in there olden days with the "shubert & herbert" blown sbc rail. anymore questions?

Sure I have one.So what you are saying is all I really need is a 40+ year old 283 block to build a 402.Then I need to grind the pan rails out.Then I need to find a crank with a 3.75 stroke.Do I need to buy a crank with the 2.3 main size or the 2.45 main size?How about the rod bearing size do I order a crank with 2.0 rod bearing size or do I order the crank with a 2.10?Let's not forget you will have to grind the rod bolts or get a small base circle cam.Wow!!You left out some important information.Wait,I know what some of you are thinking.You would have to run a 2.3 main size.Have you tried to find a small main journal after market crank?Oh, here is another one.What about 4- bolt caps?