Fast01
Well-Known Member
Ok, I'm new to the Mopar scene and recently acquired a '68 Barracuda with a 451 stroker, 727, 8 3/4. I took the car on trade as did the guy I traded with, so the history or tecnical specs of the engine are unknown or even if it's a 451 or not. I did verify that it is a 400 block and the balancer is stamped with "use only with 440 cast crank", so I'm assuming that it is in fact a stroker. I don't like being in the dark, so I want to rebuild the engine, but I can't decide what I want to do. Here are some things I'm thinking about. Any opinions, suggestions or nasty remarks would be welcome!
1. Basic rebuild of what I have (BOOO).
2. Source out a 500" rotating assembly, some good heads and make it a screamer.
3. Swap in a late model 6.1L Hemi.
4. Swap in the nasty LS1 I have in the garage and piss everyone off! (insert nasty comment here)
Whatever I do will most likely be fuel injected as I've got two systems in the garage right now, an Edelbrock and an old Airsensors unit. I'll also be starting on a Megasquirt unit to keep me occupied while I recover from surgery I'm going in for next Wednesday. Again, any input would be welcome, good or bad!
1. Basic rebuild of what I have (BOOO).
2. Source out a 500" rotating assembly, some good heads and make it a screamer.
3. Swap in a late model 6.1L Hemi.
4. Swap in the nasty LS1 I have in the garage and piss everyone off! (insert nasty comment here)
Whatever I do will most likely be fuel injected as I've got two systems in the garage right now, an Edelbrock and an old Airsensors unit. I'll also be starting on a Megasquirt unit to keep me occupied while I recover from surgery I'm going in for next Wednesday. Again, any input would be welcome, good or bad!