chlngr1970
Well-Known Member
So, I have been planning on stroking a 400 for my Duster for I don't know HOW long, and now I am down to it. Today I picked up a complete 440. So, now I have a 400 that I can stroke out, and a 440 that I can just drop in. I like the idea of a B engine and the added clearance. The plan is take the B engine, strip it and send it to the machine shop. Next spring, when I get my next stock bonus ( It's a long story, but I call it a bonus ) I get the stroker kit from 440source.com. Summer time will be filled with much cussing and breaking of knuckles as I muscle that engine into my Duster, along with:
That will leave me with the 340...thinking of the Demon for that. I had two Demon 340s in the past that I lost due to misfortune and really want to make this one count.
I guess the big question here is, is stroking necessary to get the Duster into the Solid 11 second territory? If I went with a moderate compression 400, and a good build, would that do it? AND, is the RB THAT much more of a pain over the B engine, or for that matter, would I gain the necessary power for 11s without the added expense of stroking the B engine?
Thank God I don't have to make this decision right now, and have plenty of time to do the research. This is NOTHING like designing my Home Theater... That was simple compaired to this!8)
- TTI Try Y headers
- MP 292/.509 cam
- Holly 750, or B engine 6 Pac
- 452 heads worked over
- If a 4bbl, probably an Edelbrock or MP Dual plane intake ( might just do that till I can get the 6 Pac )
- 2.5" dual exhaust dumping at the rear axel
- 391 Sure Grip 8.75, or a 4.10 Dana
- MP Electronic Ignition
That will leave me with the 340...thinking of the Demon for that. I had two Demon 340s in the past that I lost due to misfortune and really want to make this one count.
I guess the big question here is, is stroking necessary to get the Duster into the Solid 11 second territory? If I went with a moderate compression 400, and a good build, would that do it? AND, is the RB THAT much more of a pain over the B engine, or for that matter, would I gain the necessary power for 11s without the added expense of stroking the B engine?
Thank God I don't have to make this decision right now, and have plenty of time to do the research. This is NOTHING like designing my Home Theater... That was simple compaired to this!8)