Chevy 383 Ignition, Charging and Starting

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Little is thought of your engine’s starter until it refuses to turn your engine over at the worst possible moment. Today’s powerful mini starters can crank the biggest engines with ease. Learn how in our buyer’s guide.

Decode small block Chevy engine suffix codes and block casting numbers with our SBC decoding info guide. Learn how to find and decipher your small block Chevy engine codes quickly and easily!

Identify SBC heads using casting numbers, style tips, and year-by-year guides for your small block Chevy engine projects

Small block and big block Chevy engines were designed with two styles of water pumps, short and long. Before you purchase a new pump, it's important to determine which oneyou have.

Upgrading to electronic ignition is a huge improvement in performance, reliability, and lower maintenance that you can add to just about any engine your project may be running. Learn all about your electronic ignition choices in this buyer's guide.

Learn how to successfully upgrade the cooling system for a 400 small block Chevy. Read tips for installing a water pump and auxiliary coolant lines using fittings and fuel hoses.

In this Tech Tip, John advises a customer on the parts needed to slip a small block Chevy engine in his 1953 Chevy 3600.

In this episode, Project Chevelle takes a big step in its muscle car transformation. It's out with the little old 307 and to the dyno with our new 383 from BluePrint Engines!

Bringing an old Mopar back to life isn't always a breeze. Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems. Find out how to install a MSD 8386 distributor and MSD 5531 spark plug wires