Chevy 383: 360 HP torque-first street power.
The sweet spot for street builds — more low-to-mid pull than a 350, with small-block packaging. This page covers what’s included and the machine work behind the GOAT 383.
383 is for torque street performance. Strong launch, fun everywhere.
Read why 383 →Open the build spec sections — parts first, then the machine work behind it.
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Build specification
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New parts included (quick scan)
- Sealed Power hypereutectic pistons and rings
- Competition Cams performance camshaft
- Fel-Pro gaskets
- Clevite 77 rod, main and cam bearings
- Melling high-volume oil pump, pickup screen and driveshaft
- Valve guides
- Pioneer harmonic balancer, flexplate, performance valve springs, brass freeze plugs and bolts
- Melling push rods and double-roller timing set
- Professional Products polished dual-plane intake manifold (non-EGR)
- Edelbrock 600 cfm carburetor
- HEI distributor, cap/rotor, 50,000V coil
- Accel spark plug wires and Autolite spark plugs
- PCV valve, line and Stant SuperStat thermostat
- Fuel pump and water pump
- Chrome dress: timing cover, timing tab, upper/lower pulley, air cleaner, valve covers, oil pan, dipstick/tube, thermostat housing, distributor hold down, and breather
- GM valve locks/retainers
Note: Always confirm exact included components for your final configuration and vehicle needs.
Professional machine work (what makes it last)
- Engine block, cylinder heads and crankshaft thermally cleaned, shot-blasted, and Magnafluxed
- Crankshafts reground, oil holes chamfered, and micro-polished
- Thorough cleaning including all oil galleys — absolutely clean inside and out
- Blocks bored and honed using torque plates
- New cam custom fitted
- Connecting rods fitted with new bolts and resized
- Rotating assembly Sunnen computer balanced (balance sheet included)
- Cylinder heads completely remanufactured: new guides, new seals, performance 3-angle valve job
- Every engine custom-built (no assembly line) by professionals
- Engine painted with high-gloss engine enamel
Warranty
Why a 383?
A 383 stroker is the street performance sweet spot — more torque than a 350, still packaged like a small block, and built to feel strong where you actually drive.
The “right” reason to pick a 383
- You want stronger low-to-mid pull than a 350 without going big block.
- You want a street build that feels fast in normal driving — not only at high RPM.
- You want torque-forward power that still fits in small-block spaces.
When you might prefer a different displacement
- If you want the rev-happy vintage feel, 327 is a great fit.
- If you want the simplest all-around classic baseline, 350 is hard to beat.
- If you’re moving weight or want big torque everywhere, 454 makes sense.
Chevy 383 FAQ
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