426 stroker, is it reliable?
I page through this and see many comments on "just go with a big-block" - but no reference to the basic theory of lighter = faster.
I was going to shoehorn a Hemi in my Dart but could not get over the weight penalty when compared to the 408. Same power potential (408 Vs 426), hundreds of pounds lighter. That is a no brainer.
Simple physics shows the 408 built to +/- 600HP spec is a fantastic performance combo in an A body when compared to a hop up 360 build or any number of big block choices.
You cant knock the stroker for the insignificant unfounded reasons posted to date.