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This little 383 Hot Rod Stroker is a good all around performer with a broad torque range that's good for automatic cars while still performing as a hot rod. Excellent for those who want strong performance wihile utilizing cast iron heads.

• Dyno tuned and calibrated with print out
• Medium idle
• Works with power brakes
• Requires 89 octane fuel
• Requires 2,000 stall converters
• Accepts mechanical fuel pump
• Works with overdrive
• 2 year limited warranty, unlimited mileage
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Smeding 383 Hot Rod Features
Block: New GM 4 Bolt Main, Diamond Honed with Torque Plates. 9.025 Deck Height, 1 Piece Rear Main Seal.
Crankshaft: Forged Steel with 3.800” Stroke, Micro Polished, Chamfered, Balanced with Balancer and Flex Plate
Rods: 4130 Forged “I” Beam With 3/8" ARP WaveLoc Bolts, 5.700" length, Balanced in Sets
Pistons: Hypereutectic with Graphite Anti-Friction Coating, 9.2 to 1 compression
Rings: Low Friction, Single Moly
Camshaft: Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller .501”/.508” lift 222°/228° Duration @.050”
Rocker Arms: 1.5 Ratio, Full Roller To Reduce Friction
Intake: Performer EPS, Dual Plane
Cylinder Heads: Dart, Cast Iron, 2.02"/1.60" Stainless Valves, 167cc Intake Port, 67cc Chambers
Carburetor: Holley 650 Dual Feed, Vacuum Secondary, Electric Choke
Distributor: High Energy, HEI, Polished Aluminum Housing
Smeding 383 Hot Rod Options
Standard Flywheel: Add $175
Polished Intake Manifold: Add $150
Accessory Drives:
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With A/C and With Power Steering $2,145
With A/C and Without Power Steering $1,795
Without A/C and With Power Steering $1,745
Without A/C and Without Power Steering $1,395