Reply to "408 Cubic Inches Using All Ford Parts"

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If i wanted a 400 size motor i think i would use the 400c block. I know there is a lot of stroker kit around now but i really wonder if the rod length/stroke ratio isn't overly compromised by these kits.

I'll tell you of a really good engine that is totally overlooked as it is not available in the US and everyone in AUS just automatically goes for the extra cubes and that is the 302 cleveland.

If you're after a 302 size these are excellent motors. They have 6" rods and 3" stroke, a 2:1 ratio, those pistons dwell for just that bit longer at tdc and bdc, all 351c parts fit them (as they are 351c blocks) including pistons, the're only drawback is for a 302 they are thought to be big and heavy. But i think by the time a lot of alloy parts are used and tube headers you could cut the wieght difference down to 30 or 40lbs.

4/29/1310:49 PM

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