The crate engine business has matured over the years, as choices for aftermarket internals have multiplied; we're well past the point where building a customized small-block Chevy 383ci stroker at ...

When I set out to build a Chevy 383 stroker motor there was one thing that I found very important and that was resources. Horsepower numbers and timeslips don't mean anything to you or me when the ...

Some of you may remember the Jan. '07 issue, where we began assembling components for a stroked 383 Chevy small-block engine. The idea back then was to build a California smog-legal engine that could ...

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 ...

The 383 stroker engine, a modified version of the Chevrolet small-block V-8, remains a favorite among muscle car enthusiasts due to its combination of classic design and enhanced performance. This ...

When Goldilocks got a hankering to break into a house owned by bears, she didn't realize her name would forever be defined as "just right." Something in the "Goldilocks zone" means that it occupies a ...

Internal combustion engines are commonly referred to by their displacements whether its old-school cubic inches or more modern CC and liter nomenclature. If you love cars, you've no doubt heard of the ...

Before the Silverado was introduced for the 1999 model year, Chevrolet had two lines of full-size pickups in the guise of the C and K, denoting rear- and four-wheel drive. The one we’ll cover today is ...