Disappointed in my 383 on the Dyno

j par said
More food for thought. If you're talking about tearing this entire engine back down to the block again and having it reboard and buying a stroker kit for it and a new cam and new lifters???..
Again food for thought in my mind I'm thinking for a few hundred dollars to get a 440 block and start this process for pretty much the same amount of money and end up with a 505...
Leaving your 383 100% intact and either reusable or resellable to recoup... Also usable until the 505 is done... Then it's just a matter of switching out some exterior components, alternator... etc...

i thought the 440 would be an issue with things like the heater blower motor, and other items. Plus, i can not find a 440 block for less than a grand. I was also looking at 400 bottom ends but i figure since the car is going to sit over the winter and the trans is being torn down anyway.... yea lots of things to consider.... i do know one of my salesmen who builds race hemis is willing to essentially build the engine for almost nothing to help me out makes this decision easier.