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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For the 1969 model year, the best-handling Camaro you could buy was the small-blocked Z/28. Half a century later, the aftermarket can improve the pony car with proper muscle and sports car-like ...

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.