We love sexy, big-power engines as much as anyone, but many of us need to work with real-world budgets that preclude 1,000-hp mills. Still, if you shop right and realize how much fun 500-plus hp can ...

We've all heard of the Chevy 383 V-8 small-block, affectionately known as the "stroker." The reason we call it a stroker refers to the modification procedure that increases the "stroke" of the engine.

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 ...

The difference between a stroker engine and a regular engine lies primarily in the choice of crankshaft. In the case of the 383-cubic inch stroker, engine builders would modify crankshafts designed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not to sound like a parody of Jerry Seinfeld here, but what's the deal with all these identical-displacement V8s from different manufacturers? We've talked about the Ford 427 vs. the Chevy 427 before, ...