Let's Build a 416 with Cast Iron Heads and Manifolds
Here’s an example for my real track experience. My son needed an engine so I loaned him my 408. Now I pulled this engine because it was either in need of its fourth rebuild or block heading to the scrap pile. But it was still running 9.60’s in my duster. Well he borrowed it and ran 10.11 in his 3200 pound duster. This engine had a .660 lift roller cam. Both cars had 1 7/8 headers. He ran a 727 transmission and 5600 stall. I was running a powerglide and 5600 stall at the time. Well we built a stock crank 360 for him using the same heads and a .620 lift roller cam. That engine ran 6.50’s running a best of 6.54 three times at two different tracks. Check this chart to see where the 10.11 with my engine put him.
Here’s an example for my real track experience. My son needed an engine so I loaned him my 408. Now I pulled this engine because it was either in need of its fourth rebuild or block heading to the scrap pile. But it was still running 9.60’s in my duster. Well he borrowed it and ran 10.11 in his 3200 pound duster. This engine had a .660 lift roller cam. Both cars had 1 7/8 headers. He ran a 727 transmission and 5600 stall. I was running a powerglide and 5600 stall at the time. Well we built a stock crank 360 for him using the same heads and a .620 lift roller cam. That engine ran 6.50’s running a best of 6.54 three times at two different tracks. Check this chart to see where the 10.11 with my engine put him.
