i have a 6.0 short bolck tha I want to turn into either a 383 or a 408. which do you guys recommend and how much do i have to bore the 6.0 to work. oh and which kit is the best all around for these strokers. thanks for the info.

 

the 383 is for a overbore LS1, not a 6.0 bore. in other words with a 6.0 block as a starting point, the 383 is a no go. 402 or 408 or bigger is the only options. for a 408, it needs bored .030 over.

on the stroker kits, the price goes up with the quality of it.

 

Isnt it a .030 over plus a 4" crank?

 

speed inc turbo car runs a 383 6.0

 

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Just do a 402 or 408. Its whats in the market right now and really isn't that expensive for what you get in return

 

 

whats the bore and stroke combo for that? never heard of it before


yes a 6.0-based stroker is either a : stock bore+4"stroker crank=402, 0.030 overbore+4"stroker crank=408

 

4.03 bore, 3.75 stroke = 383

Callies makes a 3.75, not sure about lunati or eagle.

 

BTW, the reason you see so many 6.0 blocks go to 4.00 stroke is the "square" ideal. 4.0x bore, 4.00 stoke is a torque monster (because of the 4" 'square' according to the theory -- they say 3.75, 3.75 would also be torqueier than a 3.75x3.62 etc.)

It's also the largest "easy" stroke for these blocks and rod combos.

 

but scat also has the 4.125 coming and it sould fit with the right rods. i am puting one in my 5.3 when it comes to my door.