We have had several threads on engine building – most notable the one started under “Changing Compression on a Built Motor” where we have bantered around ideas and possible combinations. I had some time today and thought, “what would it cost…?” so I took the latest Summit catalog and put together a list of what I’d buy to build a 383 stroker from scratch.

The block is one we’ve kicked around – prepped and machined by Summit. Assumption is that I can work with Summit to have correct deck height and know the block is squared.

Rotating assembly is internally balanced Eagle.

Top-End Kit is from Trick Flow and included roller cam, completely assembled heads with rocker arms, head bolts, pushrods, timing set, intake manifold, gaskets and bolts. This kit is advertised at 445 horsepower/405 ft/lb torque.

Also assumes that I have incidental stuff, i.e. gasket sealer, AN fittings and hose for fuel pump to carb, assembly lube, press for the piston pins, cam bearing insertion tool, ring compressor, degree wheel, engine stand, etc.

I was surprised with the total - especially when I can buy a fully assembled 430 horsepower 383 with a 30 month, 50,000 mile warranty from Summit for $4,600.

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