Engine Question and Board Question

[rockman20]

First off, why can't I use the search feature on the board? I was going to search for some threads on this, but it won't allow me. Says that I do not have access to that feature.

Now for the engine question. I have a 82 Scottsdale K10 with a 350 in it that needs power BAD! It runs great on its own. Enough power to get you around town. But the other day I pulled a 17 foot Crestliner Sport Fish boat in kind of a high wind. (side wind at about 15-20 MPH)

Just to get the dang truck moving I had to really get on it. To hold a steady 60 MPH down the interstate, I had to almost have the gas pegged to the floor. I am not impressed with this at all. It has 3.40 gears in it as well.

I was really wanting to go with a 454, but the budget is tight and a full engine (since I have no BBC parts) are not that cheap.

Now I was looking at doing the stroked option on my 350. But my question is, how would this work in a truck? Would a 383 stroker be a good match for a 4 X 4 pickup? I'm not looking for high end, high speeds. I will be using this truck for towing long distances and 4 wheel drive use. Would the 383 option work for me or should I still look for the BBC?

I can find stroker kits starting at 750 bucks and going up from there depending on HP.

Also, what all is required to stroke a 350? I know that the block needs to be ground a bit, but is there anything else needed? (Besides the parts! )