340/416 Stroker Kit questions?

Thanatos340 said

Questions:
1. I am guessing that with most any stoker Kit, This should be 450 to 500 HP when done. Will a Cast Crank be sufficient or is a Forged setup required here?

2. Pistons? Dished or Flat Top? With Aluminum Heads is 11.3 to 1 going to be OK with Pump Gas?

3. Which Stroker Kit would you buy for this set up?

I of course want as much HP as possible. I am not building a daily driver here but do want to be able to drive it an Hour or more each way on the way on the interstate to the strip and to Meetups on the weekends.

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1: If you're gonna do it, may as well get a forged crank.

2: Depends on what CR you'll be shooting for. Using a flat top with -6 cc for valve reliefs (same as Diamonds with 4.070 bore), I get right around 11.3:1. Will that be OK with pump gas? With the right cam yes it will. The cam MIGHT need some overlap to achieve this. Cam manufacturers are good with knowing the voodoo behind it all and can tell you if you'll be safe with the particular cam you have. Some cams really pump up the cylinder pressure and some don't (more overlap). Give the experts a call on that one.

3: I have an Eagle kit in mine and I don't really have any complaints thus far. Callies I believe is another good one. Can't think of others off the top of my head but other members will chime in I'm sure.