When Goldilocks got a hankering to break into a house owned by bears, she didn't realize her name would forever be defined as "just right." Something in the "Goldilocks zone" means that it occupies a ...

The difference between a stroker engine and a regular engine lies primarily in the choice of crankshaft. In the case of the 383-cubic inch stroker, engine builders would modify crankshafts designed ...

Chevrolet enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with the custom 383 Stroker and stock 454 engines. The Stroker is a small-block, and is a favorite of any buyer wanting to get a power boost without the ...

The crate engine business has matured over the years, as choices for aftermarket internals have multiplied; we're well past the point where building a customized small-block Chevy 383ci stroker at ...

In a world of "LS swap everything!" people often forget that, for a street car, it's still hard to beat the simplicity, cost, and smile-inducing performance that can be had from a traditional ...

Not to sound like a parody of Jerry Seinfeld here, but what's the deal with all these identical-displacement V8s from different manufacturers? We've talked about the Ford 427 vs. the Chevy 427 before, ...

The Advanced Design trucks were Chevrolet’s first major redesigned product after the second world war. The 3100 was the designation for the half-ton truck, which remained in production from 1947 until ...

This 1955 Chevrolet 150 Handyman wagon is a classic Tri-Five project featuring a powerful 383 stroker engine and a Muncie 4-speed manual, offering a solid and straight foundation for enthusiasts in ...