Nicks Garage 383 build

The comments are really erratic, "Cut the pistons, Get new pistons, Bore it to 440 size, Get aluminum heads, Deck the block, Align hone the block, " etc...... One guy even said to build a stroker out of it...<<That is really the only thing that makes sense. So already Nick is talking about changing pistons....Well there goes the balance. Also talking about blowing the budget which goes hand in hand with building a stroker. Like I said--A stock 383 is not a great performer. This will be interesting nonetheless as I have lived it a few times. If he does go the ultra cost effective route and cuts the pistons in place--which I have done--It gets re-dynod and it barely any better or maybe no change? What then? I've had it happen. Or worse, new trick pistons are ordered and it picks up a bit.....What is considered victory here?

I know Nick asked the question as to what he should do... And what he should do is have a candid discussion with his client whom was already complaining about it was rebuilt and it now has no power... Nick should revisit the 431 he dynod that made like 490 tq...Can't wait for part IV. J.Rob