500+ hp?
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With that kind of cash I think I would build-up a 460 stroked to a 605 or a 351W instead. I'm not trying to step on anyone's toes but you'll get more hp for your dollar. I'm getting around 430hp out of my 331(stroked 302) for around 3K. Something to think about.
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351M/400(408 stroker) sitting in garage
331 roller stroker, 1968 F-100
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351M/400(408 stroker) sitting in garage
331 roller stroker, 1968 F-100
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Originally Posted by Sanders
With that kind of cash I think I would build-up a 460 stroked to a 605 or a 351W instead. I'm not trying to step on anyone's toes but you'll get more hp for your dollar. I'm getting around 430hp out of my 331(stroked 302) for around 3K.
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If you'd like to keep the 400, then I would suggest either buying a set of aftermarket Cleveland heads or getting your worked(port, polish, etc.). Then, jump the compression up some, about 10:1. Good cam chosen appropriately for your power range. Edelbrock Performer or RPM intake. Edelbrock or Carter AFB carb. That should pull about 400 HP and 450lb-ft.
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I'm probably making around 425hp with a very streetable 400 at around $6,000. 00 500hp would not be that hard but street maners may suffer if you don't use things like a roller cam and loose torque converter. I had my wallet water cooled for the job.
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Im pushin around 370 horse and 390 ft lbs with my 351M. I have invested close to 6k in my engine. The truck runs great but the downside is gas milege. I get right at 8 mpg...But its a toy, something to take to shows and to the track ever once and awhile. The power is there, speed is limited to money, the faster you wanna go the more you gotta put in it..
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yes you can get the power!
I have a 1959 Custom Cab shortbed.400m engine,decked block,30 over flat top pistons,balanced,351c 4v ported,polished heads(crane roller rockers & guideplates)melling hv oil pump,windage tray,10 qt oil pan,TFC intake(part #AMP9424-4v)830cfm AED carb,hooker super comp headers,3500 stall converter,built C-6 trans,custom alum. driveshaft,9" 488 pos rear,ladder-link,coil over suspension,high volume holley fuel pump(blue)OH,I almost forgot the 100hp plate shot,and I'm getting close to 635 hp on race gas & the bottle,535 on race gas...so ,yes you can get the power.......
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