New Engine Project - 500 hp or bust

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500hp or bust - part 1


Now after 2 yrs of ownership,  the Corvette, while still entertaining, lack the horsepower that the looks suggests.   My daily driver a 2016 Chevrolet SS has  over 400 hp and the power is delightful. 

Planned Upgrades

  • Increased displacement ,  Stroker engine,  from 350 cubic inches to 383 cubic inches,
  • Stronger engine block to handle horsepower
  • Dual Electric Fans
  • Aggressive exhaust noise.  (gotta have the drama to go with the looks

What the heck is a Stroker?

Basically,  we are creating a larger engine by change the rotating assembly,  crankshafts, rods and pistons to be able to take in more air and fuel and thus more power.

There is a lot of articles on the web on the formulas and details but this is a good summary from 

A stroker engine is basically just an engine that has had the stroke increased to more than was originally from the factory.

Increase the stroke of the engine (and also the bore, too) you  increase the size of the engine. We are changing the "breathing capacity" of the engine. 

What i have purchased so far

Am gathering parts ,  so far i have purchased
1990 Chevrolet Crate Engine block ZZZ casting,  Factory GM high performance engine 1 / 2000 produced . 


Photo Courtesy: Photography Courtesy of the Manufacturers Affordable Fuel injection kits use two- or four-barrel throttle bodies to meter air to the rail-mounted injectors. Kts are complete.

115-SP460 ELECTRIC FAN KIT $449.99 1 $449.99

Serpentine Belt kit from MarchPerformance  $606.00.  This is a modern replacement to the old style fan belts that wear out quickly and sometimes fly apart.



Stay tuned as this story continues.   Sending the block off to  CD Performance engines in Kirkland.  They are going bore the engine .030 and measure the engine exactly.   We  will decide after CD does the work before we order the crank, pistons, camshaft and cylinder heads.    cheers. walter



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