Optimum Motor Choice

[sandman21]

I hate to sound cliche' but...
there's no replacement for displacement...
'nuff said.

[Chryco Psycho]

some of the big inch strokers drop the rod ratio into the same zone as the chev engines

[Ghoste]

Which ones should be avoided?

[firefighter3931]

Which ones should be avoided?

Lowdeck 4.15 stroke combos...not good for long life on the street and poor rod ratio.

Ron

[Ghoste]

These rod ratios that approach Chevy territory have me wondering, why did GM use them in the first place?

[firefighter3931]

These rod ratios that approach Chevy territory have me wondering, why did GM use them in the first place?

You're assuming chevy engine designers knew what they were doing  

Ron

[Ghoste]

Well, I'm trying to assume that.

[Steve P.]

I like the small block strokers as the are much lighter, cheaper, wind higher, more readily available and did I mention they are LIGHT...............   Also less space taken in engine bay. Smaller headers and all the water pumps are aluminum.. Also, did I mention they are light??

[Lightning]

if you use aluminum heads it's even lighter!

[Lostsheep]

Thanks alot for the input guys.

[MoparYoungGun]

I would build a big block stroker. Nothing like 600ft lbs of torque on the street !

[Ghoste]

Not a bad start for the strip either. 

[Lostsheep]

Not a bad start for the strip either.  

True

[Lowprofile]

There is no replacement for Cubic inches
That being said, build the car for the way you like to drive. Blvd bruiser or Weekend warrior, a stroker might be just the ticket. Everyday driving, a nicely warmed over 360 ci. Like to drive long weekend trips?? How about a Fuel Injected 440ci with a 5 speed & a Dana 60! Really think this thru before dumping your hard earned $$$$$$ into your drivetrain. Good Luck Bro!

[Lostsheep]

Thanks for the advice, that makes good sense, but your avatar scares me.

[Lowprofile]

Don't be afraid of the Clown, Bro.......Unless, of course, you've been Naughty LOL HAHAHAHAHAHA

[SpudRacer]

I've got a 69 Charger R/T SE with a NON-numbers matching 440.  I'm thinking of throwing in a 572 Indy Legend Hemi.  This can put out up to 750hp.  How much power can the stock 727B handle?  Can it be modified to handle that kind of power?

Tom

[Ghoste]

You'll hurt a stock one if you throw that at it but it can be fortified to take it.

[firefighter3931]

  Contact CRT (Cope Racing Transmissions) for a bullit proof torqueflight if you decide to drop a 572 into the 69. If you don't have a Dana 60 in the car....you should be looking for one of those too.

Ron

[Jon Smith]

I know people putting more power through a stock box, but they're risking it a bit, you might be better off getting a good one built
whether you need a dana or not probably depends if you plan to run slicks

[Blue flame]

Ok, guys a dumb newbe question please... what the heck does a Strocker mean (small or big one)  

[Duey]

Ok, guys a dumb newbe question please... what the heck does a Strocker mean (small or big one)  

Changing crankshaft and connecting rod to provide a longer-than-stock stroke.  It increases cubic inches and torque, within reason.  Too long a stroke will cause excessive cylinder wall forces and wear out the engine prematurely.  Prtty good increase in power for the modification.

[73chgrSE]

I've heard from several sources that the 400 block is a strong block and a really good choice to stroke, so I will take one of those please. Also I couldn't help notice that the 426 was not included in your list.

[Blue flame]

Ok, guys a dumb newbe question please... what the heck does a Strocker mean (small or big one)  

Changing crankshaft and connecting rod to provide a longer-than-stock stroke.  It increases cubic inches and torque, within reason.  Too long a stroke will cause excessive cylinder wall forces and wear out the engine prematurely.  Prtty good increase in power for the modification.

Gotcha, thx dude! Now I know what I gotta do this winter, once when my 318 ci is home   

later,
Afshin

[Lostsheep]

Well my final decsion has ended up being a turbo feed magnum 360. Just waitng on the funds to build the fuel system and it should be goin in.