383 Stroker Street Beast Short Block
Built for serious street performance, the Reid's Speed Shop 383 Street Beast combines the strength of a heavy-duty Dart SHP aftermarket block with a fully forged rotating assembly, providing an exceptional foundation for your next high-performance Small Block Chevrolet build.
Featuring splayed four-bolt main caps, a one-piece rear main seal, a 4340 forged steel crankshaft, forged 5140 I-beam connecting rods with ARP hardware, and DSS forged pistons with coated skirts, this combination is engineered with strength, durability, and performance in mind.
Every short block receives professional machine work, precision measurements, and careful assembly using the same standards we apply to our complete engine builds.
Standard Package Includes:
Dart SHP Aftermarket Small Block Chevrolet Block
Heavy-Duty Splayed Four-Bolt Main Caps
One-Piece Rear Main Seal
4340 Forged Steel Stroker Crankshaft
Forged 5140 I-Beam Connecting Rods
ARP 8740 Connecting Rod Hardware
DSS Forged Flat-Top Pistons with Coated Skirts
Performance Piston Rings
Engine Bearings
Complete Machine Work and Block Preparation
Professionally Assembled Rotating Assembly
Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Package
Includes everything in the Standard Short Block, plus:
Custom-Selected Hydraulic Roller Camshaft (Installed and Degreed)
Johnson Hydraulic Roller Lifters
New Roller Lifter Retainer Kit
Lifter Spider Tray and Dogbone Retainers
Camshaft Retainer Plate
9-Way Adjustable Billet Double Roller Timing Set with Torrington Bearing
The camshaft is selected to complement the customer's intended application and performance goals.
Hydraulic Roller Camshaft + Sealed Short Block Package
Includes everything in the Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Package, plus:
Melling Engine Oil Pump
Hardened Oil Pump Driveshaft
Properly Matched Oil Pump Pickup
Timing Cover
Moroso Stroker-Clearanced 5-Quart Oil Pan
This configuration provides a more complete, professionally assembled and sealed short block, ready for the customer's selected top-end components and remaining engine accessories.
Built Around Your Goals
Whether you're selecting your own top-end components or pairing your short block with one of our performance top-end packages, the 383 Street Beast offers a strong, professionally assembled foundation for your next engine build.
Cylinder heads, intake manifold, and other top-end components are sold separately. Additional components may be required to complete the engine.
Built for serious street performance, the Reid's Speed Shop 383 Street Beast combines the strength of a heavy-duty Dart SHP aftermarket block with a fully forged rotating assembly, providing an exceptional foundation for your next high-performance Small Block Chevrolet build.
Featuring splayed four-bolt main caps, a one-piece rear main seal, a 4340 forged steel crankshaft, forged 5140 I-beam connecting rods with ARP hardware, and DSS forged pistons with coated skirts, this combination is engineered with strength, durability, and performance in mind.
Every short block receives professional machine work, precision measurements, and careful assembly using the same standards we apply to our complete engine builds.
Standard Package Includes:
Dart SHP Aftermarket Small Block Chevrolet Block
Heavy-Duty Splayed Four-Bolt Main Caps
One-Piece Rear Main Seal
4340 Forged Steel Stroker Crankshaft
Forged 5140 I-Beam Connecting Rods
ARP 8740 Connecting Rod Hardware
DSS Forged Flat-Top Pistons with Coated Skirts
Performance Piston Rings
Engine Bearings
Complete Machine Work and Block Preparation
Professionally Assembled Rotating Assembly
Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Package
Includes everything in the Standard Short Block, plus:
Custom-Selected Hydraulic Roller Camshaft (Installed and Degreed)
Johnson Hydraulic Roller Lifters
New Roller Lifter Retainer Kit
Lifter Spider Tray and Dogbone Retainers
Camshaft Retainer Plate
9-Way Adjustable Billet Double Roller Timing Set with Torrington Bearing
The camshaft is selected to complement the customer's intended application and performance goals.
Hydraulic Roller Camshaft + Sealed Short Block Package
Includes everything in the Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Package, plus:
Melling Engine Oil Pump
Hardened Oil Pump Driveshaft
Properly Matched Oil Pump Pickup
Timing Cover
Moroso Stroker-Clearanced 5-Quart Oil Pan
This configuration provides a more complete, professionally assembled and sealed short block, ready for the customer's selected top-end components and remaining engine accessories.
Built Around Your Goals
Whether you're selecting your own top-end components or pairing your short block with one of our performance top-end packages, the 383 Street Beast offers a strong, professionally assembled foundation for your next engine build.
Cylinder heads, intake manifold, and other top-end components are sold separately. Additional components may be required to complete the engine.