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When building a strip or street car, many of our customers prefer a Chevy engine that puts out the horsepower and torque to throw you back into yesterday. For this reason, Chevy stroker engines have become a popular choice for many. With that being said, Proformance Unlimited brings you our Chevy 383 stroker turn-key crate engine!

Our turn-key Chevy 383 crate engine is a favorite for the true bowtie guys. We have designed our Chevy 383 crate engines to counter those guys running high horsepower motors in their favorite Ford. If you are ready to bring some drama to your local drag strip then our Chevy 383 stroker turn-key crate engine is what you need! The only question that we have for you is how much horsepower do you desire?

From custom painted engine blocks to our exclusive March Performance serpentine belt system, Proformance Unlimited can supply you with the crate engine that you have dreamed of and others fear! With over 50 years of shop experience, you can rest assured that we are here to help design and build the engine combination that best suits your vehicles needs. Unlike our competition, we stand by our turn-key crate engines with a one year, unlimited mile warranty.

Chevy 383 Crate Engine Options

  • 383 ci Crate Motor - 400 HP
  • 383 ci Crate Motor - 450 HP
  • 383 ci Crate Motor - 475 HP
  • 383 ci Crate Motor - 500 HP
383 ci Crate Engine - 400 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Seasoned 4 Bolt Main Block w/ 1 Piece Rear Main Seal5
  • Bored & Honed w/ Deck Plate
  • Mains have been Align Honed
  • Block has been Decked
  • Dura Bond Bearing Installed
  • Brass Freeze Plug & Oil Galley Kit
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • Eagle Cast Steel Crankshaft w/ 3.750 Stroke
  • Eagle I-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts & Bushed Pins
  • Keith Black Hypereutectic Performance Pistons
  • Clevite P Series Rod & Main Bearing
  • Hastings Hand Filed Performance Rings
  • Complete Rotating Assembly will be Balanced


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller Performance Camshaft
  • Roller Lifters
  • Lifter Guides
  • GM Roller Lifter Retainer Tray
  • A Set Of Aluminum Performance Cylinder Heads
  • Stainless Steel 2.02 Intake Valves
  • Stainless Steel 1.60 Exhaust Valves
  • High Performance Valve Springs & Retainers
  • 7/16 Screw-In Studs & Hardened Guide Plates
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Performance Stainless Steel Roller Rockers
  • Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Set
  • High Volume Oil Pump & Screen
  • Chrome Oil Pan
  • Chrome Dip Stick & Tube
  • Chome Timing Cover
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing
  • Edelbrock 650 CFM Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • MSD Pro Billet Distributor3
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • AC Delco Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Hi-Flow Cast Iron Water Pump
  • Professional Products Performance Balancer
  • Flex Plate for Auto Transmission4
  • Chrome Valve Covers
  • PCV Ventilation System
  • Chrome Air Cleaner

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.


2 Holly Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Requires MSD 6AL Ignition Control
4 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200
5 (Upgrade to a New GM 4 bolt main Block Add $400)

Chevy 383 ci Naturally Aspirated Turn-Key Crate Engine
 
383 ci Crate Engine - 450 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Seasoned 4 Bolt Main Block w/ 1 or 2 Piece Rear Main Seal5
  • Bored & Honed .030 w/ Deck Plate
  • Mains have been Align Honed
  • Block has been Decked .020
  • Dura Bond Bearing Installed
  • Brass Freeze Plug & Oil Galley Kit
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • Eagle Cast Steel Crankshaft w/ 3.750 Stroke
  • Eagle I-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts & Bushed Pins
  • Speed-Pro or Keith Black Hypereutectic Coated Skit Pistons
  • Clevite P Series Rod & Main Bearing
  • Hastings Hand Filed Performance Rings
  • Complete Rotating Assembly will be Balanced


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller Performance Camshaft
  • Roller Lifters
  • Lifter Guides
  • GM Roller Lifter Retainer Tray
  • A Set Of Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Stainless Steel 2.02 Intake Valves
  • Stainless Steel 1.60 Exhaust Valves
  • High Performance Valve Springs & Retainers
  • 7/16 Screw-In Studs & Hardened Guide Plates
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Performance Stainless Steel Roller Rockers
  • Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Set
  • High Volume Oil Pump & Screen
  • Chrome Oil Pan1
  • Chrome Dip Stick & Tube
  • Chome Timing Cover
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock Performer RPM or Air-Gap Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing
  • Edelbrock 650 CFM Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • Edelbrock Dual Carburetor Fuel Feed Line
  • Edelbrock Dual Carburetor Linkage
  • MSD Pro Billet Distributor3
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • AC Delco Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Hi-Flow Cast Iron Water Pump
  • Professional Products Performance Balancer
  • Flex Plate for Auto Transmission4
  • Chrome Valve Covers
  • PCV Ventilation System
  • Chrome Air Cleaner

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Holly Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Requires MSD 6AL Ignition Control
4 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200
5 (Upgrade to a New GM 4 bolt main Block Add $400)

Chevy 383 ci Naturally Aspirated Turn-Key Crate Engine
 
383 ci Crate Engine - 475 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Seasoned 4 Bolt Main Block w/ 1 or 2 Piece Rear Main Seal5
  • Bored & Honed .030 w/ Deck Plate
  • Mains have been Align Honed
  • Block has been Decked .020
  • Dura Bond Bearing Installed
  • Brass Freeze Plug & Oil Galley Kit
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • Eagle Cast Steel Crankshaft w/ 3.750 Stroke
  • Eagle I-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts & Bushed Pins
  • Speed-Pro or Keith Black Hypereutectic Coated Skit Pistons
  • Clevite P Series Rod & Main Bearing
  • Hastings Hand Filed Performance Rings
  • Complete Rotating Assembly will be Balanced


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller Performance Camshaft
  • Roller Lifters
  • Lifter Guides
  • GM Roller Lifter Retainer Tray
  • Dart Performance Pro One Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Stainless Steel 2.05 Intake Valves
  • Stainless Steel 1.60 Exhaust Valves
  • High Performance Valve Springs & Retainers
  • 7/16 Screw-In Studs & Hardened Guide Plates
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Performance Stainless Steel Roller Rockers
  • Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Set
  • High Volume Oil Pump & Screen
  • Chrome Oil Pan1
  • Chrome Dip Stick & Tube
  • Chome Timing Cover
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock Air-Gap Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing
  • Edelbrock Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • Edelbrock Dual Carburetor Fuel Feed Line
  • Edelbrock Dual Carburetor Linkage
  • MSD Pro Billet Distributor3
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • AC Delco Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Hi-Flow Cast Iron Water Pump
  • Professional Products Performance Balancer
  • Flex Plate for Auto Transmission4
  • Chrome Valve Covers
  • PCV Ventilation System
  • Chrome Air Cleaner

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Holly Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Requires MSD 6AL Ignition Control
4 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200
5 (Upgrade to a New GM 4 bolt main Block Add $400)

Chevy 383 ci Naturally Aspirated Turn-Key Crate Engine
383 ci Crate Engine - 500 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Seasoned 4 Bolt Main Block w/ 1 or 2 Piece Rear Main Seal5
  • Bored & Honed .030 w/ Deck Plate
  • Mains have been Align Honed
  • Block has been Decked .020
  • Dura Bond Bearing Installed
  • Brass Freeze Plug & Oil Galley Kit
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • Eagle 4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft w/ 3.750 Stroke
  • Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts & Bushed Pins
  • SRP or Mahle Forged Pistons
  • Clevite H Series Rod & Main Bearing
  • Hastings Hand Filed Performance Rings
  • Complete Rotating Assembly will be Balanced


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller High Performance Camshaft
  • Roller Lifters
  • Lifter Guides
  • GM Roller Lifter Retainer Tray
  • Dart Performance Pro One Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Stainless Steel 2.05 Intake Valves
  • Stainless Steel 1.60 Exhaust Valves
  • High Performance Valve Springs & Retainers
  • 7/16 Screw-In Studs & Hardened Guide Plates
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Performance Stainless Steel Roller Rockers
  • Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Set
  • High Volume Oil Pump & Screen
  • Chrome Oil Pan1
  • Chrome Dip Stick & Tube
  • Chome Timing Cover
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing
  • Holley 4150 Series Carburetor
  • MSD Pro Billet Distributor
  • MSD 6AL Ignition Control Box
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • AC Delco Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Hi-Flow Cast Iron Water Pump
  • Professional Products Performance Balancer
  • Flex Plate for Auto Transmission2
  • Chrome Valve Covers
  • PCV Ventilation System
  • Chrome Air Cleaner

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200
5 (Upgrade to a New Dart SHP Block Add $1,000)

Chevy 383 ci Naturally Aspirated Turn-Key Crate Engine
 

Available Upgrades:

Polished Engine Kit

For the ultimate show look, add this polished engine upgrade to your engine.

This kit includes:
  • Polished Aluminum Oil Pan
  • Polished Timing Cover
  • Polished Ball Milled Valve Covers
  • Polished Edelbrock Cylinder Heads
  • Polished Edelbrock Intake Manifold
  • Polished Edelbrock Water Pump
  • Polished Billet Ball Milled Wire Looms
  • Edelbrock Endura Shine Carburetor
  • Polished Air Cleaner
Polished Engine Kit - Only $1,250
Polished Engine Kit

March Pulley Serpentine Systems

AlternatorAlternator & Power SteeringAlt., Power Steering & AC

March Alternator Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator & Power Steering Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator,  Power Steering & Air Conditioning Serpentine Pulley System

Additional $870Additional $1,430Additional $1,870

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit

Add this EFI kit to your engine for the latest technology.

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit Includes:
  • Mass-Flow EFI Custom Intake Manifold
  • 4 Valve 1000cfm Throttle Body
  • 8 Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Rails
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Pre-Tuned ECM
  • Wiring Harness
  • All Sensors Required to Make System Operate
Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit - Only $2,800
Mass Flo EFI Kit
 

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