The 383 bore with the 440 stroke is basically the same as a 426 wedge, correct? OP, go for it The longer stroke motors make more torque, torque is what moves the mass, HP Hence my suggestion on offset stroking the 440 crank to 3.91 or 3.90 stroke
Last edited by Cab_Burge; 02/16/1303:28 PM.
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OP, go for it 
The longer stroke motors make more torque, torque is what moves the mass, HP 
Hence my suggestion on offset stroking the 440 crank to 3.91 or 3.90 stroke 