Stroked 351W or 460 BIG Block???
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Stroked 351W or 460 BIG Block???
Hey guys,
I was doing some thinking this weekend, and eventually I will need a new engine.
I'm gonna go up alittle higher and put 44" boggers on her.
So, I'm not sure how much MORE my 302 can take. I was thinking either a professionally (carb) built 351 W stroked or a 460.
I'm thinking maybe the 351 would be cheaper and easier....i could use my Edelbrock heads, same motor mounts, and same trans.
What would be a good stroker size for a 351W? I see all different sizes 392,392,408,418, and 420.
Or do you think I should go with the 460 for reliability issues?
Let me know what you think guys.
Thanks,
Jerry D.
I was doing some thinking this weekend, and eventually I will need a new engine.
I'm gonna go up alittle higher and put 44" boggers on her.
So, I'm not sure how much MORE my 302 can take. I was thinking either a professionally (carb) built 351 W stroked or a 460.
I'm thinking maybe the 351 would be cheaper and easier....i could use my Edelbrock heads, same motor mounts, and same trans.
What would be a good stroker size for a 351W? I see all different sizes 392,392,408,418, and 420.
Or do you think I should go with the 460 for reliability issues?
Let me know what you think guys.
Thanks,
Jerry D.
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Stroked 351W or 460 BIG Block???
Get a professionally built 460. There's a guy at one of the mudbogs with a 79 f-150 w/ 44" boggers and a 460. He runs 13's in the quarter mile w/ his 44's.
What kind of axles, and tranny etc are you running?
What kind of axles, and tranny etc are you running?
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Stroked 351W or 460 BIG Block???
I think dvldog458 runs Dana 60 alxes and a C6.
A 392 is super cheap to build. 3.85" crank. Stock 5.5955" 351W rods. 302 pistons. I would go with a nodular iron crank, forged rods, and forged pistons.
My plan for my F-150 is a 392 @ ~9.7:1-10.3:1 comp, AFR-185's, Edlebrock EFI intake, cam like 216/224 .53X lift 114lsa, 1-3/4" headers. Maybe a little spray too. Should make 375-425rwhp for about $3500 total.
A 460 will make way more power if built right. But big blocks are really expensive. Heads are close to $2000 alone. You could always stroke a 460 for over 500 cubes... If you go with stock 460 heads I read that you have to run low compression (under 9:1) due to detonation.
392 is the cheapest 351W based stroke to build. No special pistons or parts. 460 will cost way more but make easily another 75-100hp.
All depends on what you are planning to spend...
A 392 is super cheap to build. 3.85" crank. Stock 5.5955" 351W rods. 302 pistons. I would go with a nodular iron crank, forged rods, and forged pistons.
My plan for my F-150 is a 392 @ ~9.7:1-10.3:1 comp, AFR-185's, Edlebrock EFI intake, cam like 216/224 .53X lift 114lsa, 1-3/4" headers. Maybe a little spray too. Should make 375-425rwhp for about $3500 total.
A 460 will make way more power if built right. But big blocks are really expensive. Heads are close to $2000 alone. You could always stroke a 460 for over 500 cubes... If you go with stock 460 heads I read that you have to run low compression (under 9:1) due to detonation.
392 is the cheapest 351W based stroke to build. No special pistons or parts. 460 will cost way more but make easily another 75-100hp.
All depends on what you are planning to spend...
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i would def go with the 392 stroker i have a buddy who just bought one and when i have the money plan to buy one too
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Stroked 351W or 460 BIG Block???
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Did he buy his 392 directly from Ford?
And around how much did it cost him?
Did he buy his 392 directly from Ford?
And around how much did it cost him?
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Stroked 351W or 460 BIG Block???
Well, guys, I'm thinking a 408 stroker will do.
I would love to get the BIG block but the budget is the problem. The bigger the $$$ longer I have to wait to build it.
And I was thinking I don't want to loose my A/C either.
I just had that custom C-6 built,Edelbrock performer heads, new motor mounts, and new radiator.
I'll just build it so when I get bored with power, I'll just slap a roots type blower on it.
Will all my 302 brackets for accesories fit on a 351w? Or should I start looking for those now?
Thanks,
J.D.
I would love to get the BIG block but the budget is the problem. The bigger the $$$ longer I have to wait to build it.
And I was thinking I don't want to loose my A/C either.
I just had that custom C-6 built,Edelbrock performer heads, new motor mounts, and new radiator.
I'll just build it so when I get bored with power, I'll just slap a roots type blower on it.
Will all my 302 brackets for accesories fit on a 351w? Or should I start looking for those now?
Thanks,
J.D.
