454 smal block windsor from cnc motorsports
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I've never heard of them, but they could very well be a reputable builder. The parts list for that engine looks good, although it doesn't specify which heads you get. It says AFR/Trick Flow for the heads, so I would assume that means you have a choice? Are they a local company to you?
blown65
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wicked93gs
15 Year Member
Isn't that a little large to stroke a 351? over 100 cubic inches? I would worry about durability myself, but then I guess if you barely ever drive the thing it would be alright, I have to say for that price though you could build a big block(460?) nicely(which wouldn't fit I know, unless you got a mustang II front end, or possibly an RRS notched shock tower+ coilover kit, either of which you could afford after building a big block easily enough...you would still end up with the torque you want with an engine that would be a bit more reliable(and an upgraded suspension to boot, if you went for the RRS stuff) that being said I understand you probably dont want to cut up your fastback to fit an engine, so I understand why this engine would appeal to you....there is always the other option though...build and turbocharge a 351w instead...you will still come out cheaper w/ the same power, plus better reliabilty and gas mileage(as long as you arent under boost anyway) or supercharge one for that matter
I guess I consider 13k too much to pay for an engine(thats four times the cost of my project so far, including engine, tranny, rear end, suspension and the car itself)
I guess I consider 13k too much to pay for an engine(thats four times the cost of my project so far, including engine, tranny, rear end, suspension and the car itself)
blown65
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It's because they are big bore engines. I believe the dart block will go to 4.165 or so. Our 8.2 deck dart is a 370 with the 4.165 bore. Could of done a 3.5 stroke actually in it too if I remember correctly.
brianj5600
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Proline built a bunch of 440+ inch race motors up to 457" that put out close to 3000hp and rev to 8000+. A 600hp 454 reving to 6500 should be no problem.
