Since you're going for reliability first and good power second, I'd rebuild the 383 without stroking it. A set of pistons riding high in the bore, Eddy heads, and a good moderate cam will easily crank out solid horsepower without sacrificing reliability or mileage.
A 383 can be a good stout piece.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon
