Papabears-Stingray

I have some one that is selling a 383, he built it but never installed it in a car. I am new to the 383 engines so i dont know what to look for to prove its a 383. any help

Ben Lurkin

Unless you know and trust them or can verify the build (all the parts, machine work performed, etcLwith receipts and talk with the machine shop; I would pass. If you have that info or can get it, post it up. It's impossible to say what it is otherwise. It could be anything from a 283 with a Krylon rebuild to a full on race engine.

tayson

All parts proving it's a 383 are internal, crankshaft mainly. And just because it's a 383 doesn't mean it's put together better than a well rounded 383. I would pass unless you have paperwork. I have a 383 with roller rockers, forged pistons, etc. that is what counts.

anips

if he lets you remove the pan the inside of the block pan rails should be clearenced for each of the big ends of the rods.

billla

Buying anyone's overhauled engine is a crapshoot - Ben called it; you really won't know what you're getting unless you get into it to look.

Bud2

Not always.

Bud.

Papabears-Stingray

I believe i will take everyones advice, Only way i would puchase this is if he lets me take it to the machine shop let him brake it down. it would be worth it if its a true 383. They only want 750. for the long block.

Indiancreek

Selling it for that price would indicate to me that the parts didn't come off the top shelf. Or middle shelf for that matter.