Gen 1 Small blocks 383, 408, 427, 454, Gen 3 LS3, LSX 454, 481
Big Blocks - Chev - Ford - Mopar 427-705
Welcome to Stroker Engine. My name is John Nijssen aka Stroker John
I do not try to sell you an engine I instead offer to build your engine for you.
I started out as an apprentice automotive machinist in New Zealand in 1977. I graduated first in my class 1980 and moved to the USA in 1982.
I worked in various machine shops for many years until 2001 when I decided to start building custom high performance engines for those who where looking for something more than the GM crate engine combination, or the Edelbrock heads type motors that are widely sold.
I'm not saying anything against these engines, only that for about the same price I can provide more power because I don't need to add on as much profit to cover my overhead.
I do not keep motors "on the shelf" waiting for an owner. There are too many possible combinations, and I'm yet to build 2 motors exactly the same, except for the line of industrial natural gas and propane V8 truck bus and pump motors I developed.
I'm not a parts store. If you live overseas I can match usually match or beat Summit and Jegs prices, but I'm of most help to you in arranging importation.
If you are in the US I can get you better pricing on cranks and rods and pistons and AFR heads and balanced crank kits, but if you need a distributor my price is about the same as Summit Racing.
The engines I build usually cost less than many other online companies, but if you are looking for the very lowest price, try ebay.
I like helping people and talking high performance engines. If you write or call I will answer your questions as best I can, but keep in mind you are not paying me for my time, respect that I provide this service.
Please don't ask me to solve problems with a motor your purchase from another engine builder, that's just not right.
I tend to build mostly hot street to radical street motors. A few race engines, but not so much. I promote the use of AFR heads as being the best choice, but will use many brands, and like Procharger as the most powerful supercharger, but also use Vortech and a variety of brands for the GMC Roots style blowers.
I mostly build small and big block Chevys and the newer LS sytle engines.
383s are still the most popular but I can build small block Chevys 427 and 440 when using the Dart SHP block.
Using a Dart block the 590 combination works very well, but it can be pushed up to 700cid if you have the need.
LS motors mild to wild.
In Ford I do the 302 block as 331 or 347.
With a Windsor the 408 and 418 work very well.
If you want more torque this block will go 427 and 434. If we step up and use a Dart block 467 is about the limit.
The AFR heads work great, but if you want the most possible power I can provide a variety of Cleveland style heads.
The 460 block works well as a 545 and with the Kaase P51 heads makes an effortless 600hp.
I do Chrysler 440 based motors up to 550cid
I build motors with blowers, GMC roots, Screw Compressors and Prochargers.
This site is packed with information intended for you to browse through and hopefully learn more about what you are looking for. I don't build engines before they are ordered like McDonalds, but make to order like In & Out. I other words I show engine combinations and prices to give you an idea of cost and a sense of what is involved to build an engine to various power levels.
If you are interested in having an engine built, write to me or phone.
Some Comments I have Gotten Over The Years About Engines I built...
1973 Lincoln Contenental MKIV
John the 600 horsepower 545cid Ford engine is awesome. The EFI system works great.
Thanks for also sending over the limited slip rearend conversion kit.
Matthias F. Lipzig Germany.
1972 Chevelle John I got the Chevelle running, it pulls real hard.
590 horsepower makes it feel like a race car. It takes some skill to drive.
I have scared everyone that I've taken for a ride in it. Thanks.
Benny S. Texas.
1971 Chevelle
John this 675hp 496 big block you built is scary powerful.
The 700R4 transmission is holding up fine.
Greg B. Maine.
Nitrade Cobra Kit Cars
John keep thse motors coming they make power and the price and help to get them over here is appreciated.
The 500Hp 383 came in first at our local drag race competitions.
Thanks for the EFI system, they solved the problem passing the new Euro Emission standard.
The TKO gearboxs work fine.
Jos V. Hengolo Holland.
1971 Mustang
John thanks for the 347 for my Mustang, it smokes the tires now.
Michael M. US Army Fort Baumholder Germany.
1972 Firebird HI JOHN YOU DID A VERY GOOD JOB THE ENGINE RUNS BETTER THAT EXPECTED I AM RUNNING 275X50X15 TYES AND IT FRIES THEM BOTH NO PROBLEM
YESTERDAY WE GOT ON TO A STAIGHT ROAD WITH NO CARS ON IT AND TRIED A LONG DISTANCE BURN OUT
IT HOCKED 3RD GEAR AT 50 MPH AND SMOKED BOTH TYERS TO 125 MPH AND LEFT 2 TYRE MARKS FOR OVER 75 MTRS LONG DOWN THE STREET
THE ENGINE REVES SO FAST THAT IT HITS 6000 RPM (135 MPH) IN TOP GEAR SO EASY
THAT IF I DIDNT HAVE THE REV CHIP SET AT 6000 RPM THE ENGINE WOULD BLOW UP,
I AM TRULY IMPRESED THANKS AGAIN
Shane M. New Zealand.
1967 Camaro
Thanks for the 383, it does what you said it would.
Dana L. California
1990 Chevy Pickup.
John thanks for taking care of the problem, I appriciated they way you handle the warranty.
Doug Austrilia.
1968 Nova.
John thanks for rebuilding my 454. It runs 9.90.
Erine. California.
John the 383 just arrived, it looks beautiful.
Thanks for you help with customs duty.
Gry S. Norway.
1941 Willys.
Thanks for the blown 489. You say 750hp, 765 is awesome.
Allen. Florida.
John all the engines you have built for me are running great.
Dr Denny. California.
1969 Camaro
This 383 you built runs perfectly. Also tank you for all thime you took to explian everything.
Phil S. California
1988 Pickup.
John thanks for my new 383, it looks beautiful.
Donald South Carolina.
1969 Camaro Drag Car.
Thanks for the 434 motor. It wins races.
Terry O. Utah.
Triumph TR6.
John, just a note to say Hi! The 418 is still running strong.
Les S Virgina.
Thanks for the 383 short block.
Tony L. California.
1971 Camaro.
John this 500 horse 383 works, period.
Jeff M. California
1991 Silverado.
Thank you for all your work on my truck.This 383 passes smog and smokes the tires.
Too bad I have to run this crappy smog legal fuel system, I would like the other hundred horsepower
you say I'm lossing to the TBI.
Donald B. California.
1967 Tempest.
John this 400 Pontiac motor runs smooth and strong. Thanks again.
Tim D. Califorina
1955 Chevy.
John takes for the 383. And thanks for fixing the problem without any fuss.
Daniel M. California
Mustang.
Thanks for the 408 short block. Great price, looks pretty.
I'll be recomending you.
Mike R. Arizona
Pantara. The 427 short block just arrive. Thanks forfor the help with the import costs.
Anders J. Sweden
Boat. Now we are making power. The aluminum heads and cam helped, but my 250 horsepower motor only felt like it had another 60hp like you said. I needed enough power to go from 4000rpm to 5000. Now with the Whipple supercharger I'm pulling 5500rpm, and no more like you said, I don't want to over rev the blower. Richard California
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