I will ask the questions tonight of saving the money and just getting a 351 from junkyard and stroking it to get a 400 vs the Dart big bore. I know he alread explained it but with all that knowledge and me not knowing that much before, I heard him but didn't quite hear everything lol. Through all the discussion here I most certainly know a heck of a whole lot. He definitely takes the time to answer text and calls, ect but that's why I come here also to familiarize myself. I know people say to read up read up and I do that also. Nothing like having someone break it down for you.
302 with 4.125 crank still will equal at the most a 347 huh? Only good thing about that is being able to use all of my accesories and not having to buy that bracket that the 351 would need. But I am pretty sure it will either be a 351 from JY or a 351 dart
yes that's what he recommended also if i went that route pretty much.
Now he did say there would be a difference in using a stock block 351 and using a longer crank to achieve the same thing that using the Dart big bore and a shorter crank. Said that the big bore with shorter crank would definitely produce more torque and hp if I am quoting him correctly. I know at least more torque.
Now questions will be how much money of a difference in torque and hp for the money i will save if went stock 351
If you go 351 block, you don't need a dart unless you are shooting for 1000 hp. Period. You can save all that money and build a wicked stock block stroked 351 based engine......
keep in mind... if you build a stock block 351w now, you likely wont be able to move your internals to a dart block later. Most, if not all (not sure) run cleveland mains, and your windsor crank wont fit.
gotcha gotcha and definitely will consider all of that and keep that in mind. Only changes I see probably wanting to do down the road is a SC and so might have it setup for that just in case; but not sure
That is incorrect.
The number is a reference of deck height from the center of the main. To the head mating surface.
Too much confusion already here,...don't need to add to an already murky water.
Seriously,...as long as people answer, the same questions are gonna come back around,......and around, and around..... It's the freakin twilight zone!!!
And you're all trapped inside.
I'm out of this one.
Nope. It's when something is understood and explained to where someone actually know what's being said that there's no more explanation needed. I appreciate all that doesn't mind explaining. After all no one knows everything and mos't aren't afraid to ask questions.
what would help me tremendously is if I had a few different C.I.'s to ride in/test out for myself
hey is it a certain hp number where guys start/should start to think about roll bars, shutes, ect. ?
given the direction that this thread is going... dont worry about it yet.