383 runs like a giant turd WTF

MOPEkidD-3 said
The 383 has only 0.065" more stroke than a 318 or 340, basically the same for all intents and purposes. Thus it has to be built like a small block; that cam is way too big unless you bump the compression up and/or put some really short gears in the back. Or throw in a stroker crank...:D

Agreed!

Abodybomber said
No,different animal.When you go big block,whole another world.Bigger bores,bigger intake valves.Way different response.

Disagree!!!!!!

While the power output is a big jump up, the way you go about building one is truly No different than a 318 for the 383, like a 340 for the 400. All for engines listed above are
Short stroke engines and should be built likewise In the same manor.