Rowdy's 440 engine build...

[JoeyGowdy]

As some of you already know I finally own a 440 (purchased here) now I'm debating on what to do with with it as far as beefing it up.  I was told of this site (http://www.440source.com/strokerkits.htm) and Im drawn to the 500, 512, 528, or 543 build kits.  Anyone here have any luck with any of those kits?  Anyone familiar with the owner and company of that site?  Any suggestions?

[Ghoste]

Go big!  Get the 572 and never look back.

[skip68]

    Good lord,  572ci       It says you need an after market block for that kit but the 543 will do with the factory 440 block.   The price seems pretty good too.      

[JoeyGowdy]

What kind of engine life would be seen from the 528 or 543 kits?

How reliable would the heavy casted engine be when bored to that extreme?

Bear in mind the 440 being used came from a non-idler motorhome (cn#4006630-440-2).

[bull]

What kind of engine life would be seen from the 528 or 543 kits?

How reliable would the heavy casted engine be when bored to that extreme?

Bear in mind the 440 being used came from a non-idler motorhome (cn#4006630-440-2).

The most you can go on a stock 440 block is .060 over. The rest of it comes from the stroker setup, which might end up costing you more than a fake robot.