Building a Budget 383/432 Stroker.

I have seen this idea going around before, but it seems to get shifted to a 400 Stroker build-up, or a discussion on high horsepower, the 4.15" Crankshaft, or the use of Chevy rods/pistons. Some people don't want to build a 400 or spend the money on pricey cranks or rods. So what are we to do?

Tell me where I'm going wrong on my thought process. These are my design parameters, what is missing?

Crankshaft: OEM 440 Forged Crank w/383 mains
Stroke: 3.75"
Rods: OEM 383 Rods w/ARP bolts
Rod Length: 6.358"
Bore: 4.25" (+ .030")
Preferred CR: 9.0:1 to 9.5:1
Piston Pin: 1.094"
Application: Torque, Mild Performance (350 - 375HP), Stock Appearing, Driver

I would think that the crankshaft may have to have the weights turned down some for clearance, either block or piston. Next, a custom set of pistons would need to be made. Then what?

Maybe if more people would voice their choice to build the 432 Stroker to the piston manufactures, someone would create an off-the-shelf piston. Just like they did for the 400 and the 4.15" crankshaft.

Opinions anyone?

Mark Jackson
The Jackson Garage