383 bb ?? pros and cons
way back when i was a 16yr old poor mopar fan i would do 383's because they were cheap and 440's were expensive. gradually moved away from 383's into 440's. 1996 i bought this challenger with a blown 383 in it. i was hooked back on 383's. this thing was fairly mild but made some pretty good reliable HP and would rev (9200 shifts by the previous owner) good oil system and valve train. ran 10's and was streetable.
i now prefer low blocks again even though i have lots of RB engines.tough as nails!!! short stroke holds together pretty well.
way back when i was a 16yr old poor mopar fan i would do 383's because they were cheap and 440's were expensive. gradually moved away from 383's into 440's. 1996 i bought this challenger with a blown 383 in it. i was hooked back on 383's. this thing was fairly mild but made some pretty good reliable HP and would rev (9200 shifts by the previous owner) good oil system and valve train. ran 10's and was streetable.
i now prefer low blocks again even though i have lots of RB engines.tough as nails!!! short stroke holds together pretty well.