440 Crank in a 383

eschroeder1 said

Hello A body folks,

I'm new to tricking out Mopars and I wanted to get some technical advice from ya. I heard on a Nick's Garage Youtube video that you can stroke out a 383 by putting a 440 crank and cam in it. Is that true? If so, what are the specs for the crank and cam I would need to get ahold of? I'm not looking to run the car on the strip just a fast street cruiser.

Eric

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Don't listen to Nick. lol by the time you have a 440 crank prepped you'll be a 1/3 way to the cost of a kit.
440 Source has a kit for $ 2600, kit includes everything you need, a balanced rotating assembly/ prepped drop in crank, pistons, rings, rods and bearings for $2600 or so.
Your block will need to be sonic tested, decked, line honed and bored. Some minor clearance at bottom of cylinders is required in most cases.
Kit # 383.438.5040 will yield 438 cubes. 10.1 comp with a 78cc head.
Your prepped 375 stroke crank and either Ross 99894 or Icon ic513 piston with a 440 rod and balancing.
Do yourself a favor, get off youtube, don't listen to Nick.