383B Stroker Build

80fbody said
The 383 has a small bore & the Victor heads have oversized valves. Not sure but that may be an issue. Also the Victor heads require offset rockers which are in the $800-$1000 range. Myself I'd look into the standard port Indy EZ. Any max wedge head will severely limit intake choices. Indy might be the only one at that point. That's another $400. Standard port Indy's that are cnc ported can support over 700hp. Better to spend the money on a nice roller setup in my opinion.

If I wanted a standard port i'd go with the performer RPm ported by laroy. 345cfm. I can tell you after many hours of research that no one, and I called probaly over 10 porters is getting these numbers. However for header fitment and a higher window of opportunity i'd go RP heads.

txstang84 said
I'm betting if you hooked up with IQ52, he'd probably be able to help you make some choices that would yield a 600hp B wedge with some scrupulous parts selection...apart from your intentions, I guess your budget is the overall limiting factor.

I been in contact with him and he's awaiting my rpm heads for a full port job that will go on my 440rb. 600hp would be a dissapointment to me in the 496 build. My greatest limiting facotr at this point is my ability and extrememly limited time.

EDIT: just noticed you mentioned likely use of a 496 kit...that shouldn't have much issue making over 600 with well prepped heads...pretty sure he's accomplished that same number with as many cubes using ported 906 heads.

Several times the issue of an itake has been brought up. Edelborck makes a victor max wedge. Check outt he numbers on that intake. Indy intakes, at least their dual plane has/have issues.