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Aug 1, 2012 | 07:41 PM

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Chris Guthro

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What would the cost advantage between a 351 stroker either a 393 or a 408 be compared to buildijg a 460? And what would the power outputs be?

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Aug 1, 2012 | 07:45 PM

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garthneddy

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You can build a budget 393 with factory 351 rods, 302 pistons and a stroker crank. Cant get much cheaper then used factory parts

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Aug 1, 2012 | 08:07 PM

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The Eagle stroker kit I got was about $1300 if I recall correctly. It includes new crank, rods, pistons, rings, and main bearings. With the heads and cam I selected, the desktop dyno says it should produce about 480 hp and 500 ft-lbs of torque. Yes, you can get more torque from a built 460, but it is heavier and uses a different bell housing. I am not sure how much building a 460 would run. Good luck.

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Aug 1, 2012 | 08:48 PM

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Gary Lewis

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Why not build a 400? The big brother to the 351M can put out a lot of torque but weighs less than a 460.

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Aug 1, 2012 | 09:12 PM

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Most people already have a 351W under the hood.

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Aug 1, 2012 | 09:16 PM

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Gary Lewis

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Most people already have a 351W under the hood.

Exactly! Such a good reason to build up a 400 instead.

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