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Originally Posted by bubba428
you do know that its not done by boring right??? its only .030 bore. the stroke is 3.875 which is only .125 (1/8in) longer than a 383. there is 0 difference in the block from a 383 to a 396. I'm not really sure if most of you understand that. with coated bearings, ARP studs and cap-screws, all forged internals, high volume/pressure oil pump, and having them professionally installed there shouldn't be any issues at all. the block i have is a strong block as well. I did things on that engine i knew I shouldn't have, like not rebuild the bottom end, not have the block magnafluxed, not change the cam bearings. all things I should have done after that engine was in a front end wreck. I wasn't really surprised it blew, more so how bad.
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Yes but some blocks need to be clearanced to build a 383 your going bigger...so more clerancing. Are you going to have to fill the block at all?? I dont understand a 396 SBC when you can build a 406 and have less problems/spend less money.