408 Stroker vs RV 440

[496 polara]

That 440 sixpack raised the value of the car significantly though. It ain't a sleeper now.

 

[cli55er]

I have a set of 30 over Icon Forged pistons I could sell you for your 408 build. only used about 1000 miles if that. Long story as to why they barely got used, happy to discuss in PM if you are interested....but they are perfectly usable.

my 408 (now a 410) makes 592hp/577trq. ran a 12.2 with an open diff on street tires slipping off the line in a 3200lb Dart.

 

[TT5.9mag]

ran a 12.2 with an open diff on street tires slipping off the line in a 3200lb Dart.

What was the mph?

 

[cli55er]

60 foot over 2 seconds and 114mph

That power all to one wheel at launch is a pita…especially on cooper cobras. Idc how well the track is prepared.

I have a suregrip and TKX now and some slicks… but haven’t been back to the track.

 

[Illahe]

I'm all for the 408 with enough cylinder head to support a decent SFT cam. Perhaps someone on the board has run these heads.Shocker 185 Mopar CNC (Sold in Pairs) - PROMAXX Performance Products

 

[cli55er]

I’m running those heads…further cnced to flow 325. 11:1 compression. 254/252@50 w/ .620 lift

 

[44070dart]

Over the years I've had both, a few times. Me, I really like the stroker over the 440. The front weight, and the quick response of the stroker make it slightly more favorable for me. For the street I would go with a stroker, especially with a 4-speed. More cash than the 440 for sure, but if that isn't a deal breaker stroke it.