doopdoop67
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So I keep hearing about the 408 stroker. I know it starts as a 360 but what do you do to make it a 408? Is it expensive? Just wondering cuz I bought a 360
408 is kind of a vague description of a small block la engine with a 4" crankshaft. The displacement will very with bore sizes but yes, a 408 has its stroke increased to move it from a 340/360 to over 400 ci.So I keep hearing about the 408 stroker. I know it starts as a 360 but what do you do to make it a 408? Is it expensive? Just wondering cuz I bought a 360
So I keep hearing about the 408 stroker. I know it starts as a 360 but what do you do to make it a 408? Is it expensive? Just wondering cuz I bought a 360
You clicked a Chevy set up! LOL!
Thats cheap LOL
Mr. Precise..030 over 360 with a 4" stroke is a 408
I wouldn't go that far. lolThe meanest Small Block Mopar ever. Able to tow the longest heaviest ugliest loads, and embarrass lesser engines at will. You don't need no steenkink diesel.
come onThe meanest Small Block Mopar ever. Able to tow the longest heaviest ugliest loads, and embarrass lesser engines at will. You don't need no steenkink diesel.
You need a big block chevy am that enough to stir the potI wouldn't go that far. lol
408 is kind of a vague description of a small block la engine with a 4" crankshaft. The displacement will very with bore sizes but yes, a 408 has its stroke increased to move it from a 340/360 to over 400 ci.
Click this and look carefully—> Hughes Engines
Lol safe to say it’s wayyy out of my budget.Click this and look carefully—> Hughes Engines
I was looking at those eagle cranks today on summit. Saw one for $371? Seems pretty fair. But once you do a crank you gotta do more good rods and pistons too. I’m thinking stock crank good rods and pistonsYes it's expensive, I've got about $13,000 into my 418 (340 based) stroker. If you already have good heads, intake and cam you can build on a lot cheaper. Also my rotating assembly is a Molnar forged which is more expensive than a Scat or Eagle. Expensive BUT a lot of fun. Mine dynoed at 490 HP and 516 TQ.
You clicked a Chevy set up! LOL!
Whoooops?!?!
If you're replacing pistons anyways, you might as well buy stroker pistons. Cast Scat crank is plenty strong for most people. The problem is, as with most projects, they start to snowball once you're into them. I ended up going full forged bottom end, full roller top end, ported Edlebrock heads, etc. Well north of $10k in engine and drivetrain. Don't forget you'll need chassis and brake mods to handle the power and big tires to put it to the pavement. Is it worth it? I'd say hell yeah, if you have the means, I'd highly recommend it.I was looking at those eagle cranks today on summit. Saw one for $371? Seems pretty fair. But once you do a crank you gotta do more good rods and pistons too. I’m thinking stock crank good rods and pistons
Very good choices! How hard are you gonna hammer on your 360? Any serious racing or just street use?I was looking at those eagle cranks today on summit. Saw one for $371? Seems pretty fair. But once you do a crank you gotta do more good rods and pistons too. I’m thinking stock crank good rods and pistons
408 is kind of a vague description of a small block la engine with a 4" crankshaft. The displacement will very with bore sizes but yes, a 408 has its stroke increased to move it from a 340/360 to over 400 ci.
more street then track. Maybe go to the Wednesday night drags at my local track but only to mess aroundVery good choices! How hard are you gonna hammer on your 360? Any serious racing or just street use?